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Havana( Spanish :La Habana; English: Havana), yes Cuba The capital and largest city of the Republic, the national economic and cultural center. be located Cuba Island Northwest Havana Bay Almendares River The bank, guarding Gulf of Mexico To Atlantic The door of strategic role
Havana is located in Cuba The northwest coast of Havana Surrounded, it is the capital, major city and commercial center of Cuba. The city is Cuba and Caribbean The largest city in the country is the seat of the Cuban government. Many government institutions and commercial headquarters are also located in Havana.
Havana is located in the tropics with mild climate and pleasant four seasons. It is known as the "Pearl of the Caribbean Sea". There are many ancient churches, castles, squares, museums, monuments, parks, libraries, etc., and it is a famous tourist resort. Havana is divided into the old city and the new city. The old city is architectural art The treasure house of has buildings of different styles in different periods, and there are still many Spain Some of these ancient buildings are listed as World Cultural Heritage The new city is Latin America One of the famous modern cities, Lin Caribbean The street is wide and tidy, with rows of high-rise buildings, luxury hotels, restaurants, apartments, government buildings, etc., and flower beds and lawns dotted in it, full of modern flavor and prosperity.
On November 16, 2019, Havana, the capital of Cuba, ushered in the 500th anniversary of the founding of the city, and several fireworks performances have been held in recent days. [1]
December 26, 2019, ranked 2019 Global Top 500 Cities No. 187 on the list. [2]
Chinese name
Havana
Foreign name
Spanish: La Habana; English: Havana
Administrative Region Category
capital
Region
Cuba
Area
721 km²
Area under jurisdiction
Old Havana , Cotoro
climatic conditions
Tropical marine climate
population size
2.149 million [5] (2023)
Famous scenic spot
Santa Maria Beach, Old Havana
Dialect
Spanish
Spanish name
La Habana

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Havana
Havana (Spanish: La Habana, English: Havana) is Cuba The capital and the national economic and cultural center. Great Havana is composed of Guanawakoa Marianau Regra, Santa Maria - Del Rosario et al Satellite City Formed for Spain in America The main fortress and western hemisphere The largest port. Now West Indies The largest city. It was founded in 1515. It has been the capital since 1607. The harbor is long and narrow, and the nearshore water depth is 12 meters, which can accommodate ocean going ships. A tunnel is built at the bottom of the harbor to connect the traffic between the two sides. More than half of the Import and export goods By this way. Output with sugar Cigar Smoke Tropical fruits And so on.
Havana urban traffic map - the latest erlinyou version
Havana is the whole country industrial center , Yes refine sugar , wine making, tobacco, chemistry, textile, shipbuilding, papermaking, tanning metallurgy , petroleum refining and other industries. Transportation Center Railways and roads connect all parts of the country, and there is Jose Marty International Airport in the suburbs. There are ancient churches (built in 1704) University of Havana (Built in 1728), castle (built in 1538-1544), square, museum, monument and other buildings, as well as many parks and libraries, are famous tourist attractions. It has been the capital since 1898. Located in the tropics, with mild climate and pleasant four seasons, it is known as the "Pearl of the Caribbean". Havana can be divided into the old city and the new city. The old city is located on a peninsula on the west side of Havana Bay, and there are many Spanish style ancient buildings left. It is the location of the presidential palace. Old Havana is architectural art A treasure house with buildings of different styles in different periods, it was the United Nations UNESCO is listed as "Human cultural heritage ”。 Near the new town Caribbean , Yes Latin America One of the famous modern cities. mayor: Juan ·Asl á n, Juan Contino, Cuban Communist Party member of central committee Committee members. Born in Havana in 1960, went to Angola He was the first secretary of the Communist Youth League from 1993 to 1995, and replaced Conrador Martinez as mayor of Havana in 2003. [3]

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one Population: The population is 2.13 million (2017). [4]
two Major ethnic groups: Cuba family
three Ethnic Composition: White 66%, mixed race 22%, black 11%, Chinese 1%.
four Primary language: Spanish (English is usually used in business and international activities)
five Currency: Cuban Peso , Official rate of exchange : 1 peso=$1
six Urban climate Savanna climate : May October is rainy season. November April is the dry season. relative humidity 81%, the average temperature is Celsius 25 degrees. The average annual rainfall is 1375mm.

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La Habana (La Ciudad de La Habana), Cuba Provincial Administrative Region One, which governs 15 districts (Munich, according to English letter In sequence):
Arroyo Naranjo Arroyo Naranjo
Boyeros
The streets of Central Havana
Centro Habana
Cerro
Cotoro
October 10 District (Diez de Octubre)
Guanabacoa
La Habana del Este
Old Havana La Habana Vieja
La Lisa
Marianau (Marianao)
Playa
Plaza de La Revoluci ó n
Regla
San Miguel del Padron (San Miguel del Padrón)

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Havana is located on the northwest coast of Cuba Havana Surround, for Cuba The capital, major cities and commercial centers of Beijing. The city is Cuba and Caribbean The largest city in the country is the seat of the Cuban government. Many government institutions and commercial headquarters are also located in Havana.
Havana is located in the tropics with mild climate and pleasant four seasons. It is known as the "Pearl of the Caribbean Sea". There are many ancient churches, castles, squares, museums, monuments, parks, libraries, etc., and it is a famous tourist resort. Havana is divided into the old city and the new city. The old city is architectural art The treasure house of, with buildings of different styles in different periods, also has many Spanish style ancient buildings, listed as World Cultural Heritage The new city is Latin America One of the famous modern cities, Lin Caribbean The street is wide and tidy, and there are rows of high-rise buildings. There are luxury hotels, restaurants, apartments Government Building The flower beds and lawns are decorated with modern atmosphere and prosperity.

Cuban Capitol

The Cuban Parliament Building is located in Havana, the capital of Cuba. It was the office building of the Cuban government until 1959, and is now the seat of the Cuban Academy of Sciences. The Capitol is one of the most magnificent buildings in Cuba, and the statue inside it is the third highest indoor statue in the world.
The Capitol was completed in 1929, and the overall use of Neoclassical architectural style The shape is similar to the Capitol in Washington, but its builder Eugenio Raynieri said that the inspiration for the dome of the building came from the Paris The famous burial place of French cultural celebrities - The Pantheon (Panthéon)。 The dome is made of steel frame and stone. It was built in the United States and later Cuba Imported, 92 meters high, it was the tallest building in Havana until the 1950s. The interior decoration of the building is elegant and gorgeous, showing the style; There are several beautiful French style gardens outside, with green grass and flowers in full bloom; The Capitol is set against the garden, and the garden also adorns the Capitol, forming a beautiful picture Landscape painting

Havana City

Havana, the capital of Cuba and the largest city in the western Atlantic Ocean, is located in Cuba Island In the northwest, along the Almendares River in Havana Bay Florida Strait Southwest Entrance, and the United States Florida Peninsula Facing each other across the sea, the climate is mild, the four seasons are pleasant, and the scenery is beautiful. It is known as the "Pearl of the Caribbean Sea". Havana is a city with a history of more than 400 years, Current population More than 2 million yuan, including Cuba's political, economic, cultural and Transportation Center The island of Cuba was discovered by Columbus in 1492 and colonized in 1510. Havana was built in 1519, became the main city of Cuba in 1550, and became the capital since 1898. Havana is divided into new city and old city. The new town is on the verge Caribbean The streets are wide and tidy, with rows of high-rise buildings, luxury hotels, restaurants, apartments, government buildings, etc., and flower beds and lawns dotted among them, full of modern flavor. It is one of the famous modern cities in Latin America.
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The old city is located on a peninsula on the west side of Havana Bay. It covers a small area and has narrow and winding streets. So far, many European style ancient buildings have been preserved. The old city was Spain An important base for conquering the New World during colonial rule, surrounded by fortifications, and most of the ancient buildings with high architectural value are concentrated in urban areas Weapons Square , Cathedral Square Plaza de San Francisco And near the old square. Those traditional houses in the urban area have a unique historical and cultural atmosphere. The ancient buildings in the old city of Havana are orderly and harmonious in layout, antique in appearance, and well preserved so far. In 1982, they were United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Listed in world culture and natural heritage Protect the directory.
There are many places of interest in Havana. Located in the city La Fuelsa Castle Built in 1538, it is the oldest castle in Cuba America The second oldest castle. The castle building is square and surrounded by walls. The tower at the top is towering Indian The bronze statue of the girl "Havana" is particularly striking, Havana City That's why it got its name. Moro Castle, built from 1587 to 1597, towered on the cliff at the entrance of Havana Bay. The city wall is tall and broad, with wide city moat There are deep tunnels in it. It was once the fortress of Havana City to prevent pirates from attacking, and it is one of the important historic sites of Havana City. Moro Castle In history, it was successively suffered by France Netherlands The looting of the British powers has changed beyond recognition, but the remains of the ruins can still show the heroic appearance of the castle. On the seaside avenue stood Antonio Marceau, the famous general of the Cuban independence movement in the second half of the 19th century Maximo Gomez And the bronze statues of Calisto Garcia.
Downtown Jose Marti There are huge bronze statues and monuments of the Cuban national hero and famous poet Jose Marty on the square. On the square of No. 9 Street in the urban area, in 1931 Cuban War of Independence A monument built by overseas Chinese with great achievements was built in China. On the base of a red cylindrical monument 18 meters high, the words "None of the Chinese in Cuba are deserters, none of them are traitors" were inscribed. Havana Santa Maria Beach , Shanhuan Water embrace The banks are verdant with green trees and green grass, Beach surface With fine white sand and blue sea water, it is a tourist summer resort with beautiful scenery. La Habana It is long and narrow, and the nearshore water depth is 12 meters. It can berth ocean going giant ships. More than half of the Import and export goods Pass here. Havana has railways and roads leading to the whole country, and there is Jose Marti International Airport in the suburbs, so the transportation is very convenient. Weapons Square, also known as Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Square. In the center of the square stands the statue of Cespe des, the leader of the Cuban uprising from 1868 to 1878 and the wartime president of the Republic. In the northeast corner of the square, there is a Temple of Templet, in front of which there is a tree Kapok The tree, in 1777 remains Buried under the kapok tree, Post transfer To the cathedral. Havana on the west side history museum , with a unique company Arcade , wooden balcony and elegant The courtyard is a masterpiece of architecture in the colonial period. The cathedral near the square, built in 1704, is a colorful old building in Spanish and American style. The tower of the church is towering into the clouds. Standing on the tower, you can have a panoramic view of Havana City and Havana Harbor. There are many statues and monuments in downtown Havana, which add more charm to the ancient city.

Old Castle

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Havana, the capital of Cuba, is located on the northwest coast of the island of Cuba, at the southwest entrance of the Florida Strait Florida Peninsula Across the sea. The old city is located on a peninsula on the west side of Havana Bay and was built in 1510. The castle and fortification system of the old city are one of the important bases established by Spain in America to conquer the new continent. Old Havana Including the whole area between the old site of the city wall and Havana Bay, covering an area of 142.5 hectares, there are a series of castles. Although Havana has entered the modern society, and the city walls built in the 19th century have almost disappeared, due to the full respect for the original design and planning of the city and the attention to the overall characteristics of the building, these ancient buildings are orderly and harmonious in layout and rich in appearance expressiveness So as to preserve the extraordinary original appearance of the old city of Havana, especially those surrounded by fortifications Ancient city area The castle group has high architectural value.
In downtown Havana, there is a castle called La Fuelsa. Built in 1538, the castle is the oldest castle in Cuba, and it also ranks second among the ancient castles in the Americas. The ancient castle is square, and its surrounding walls are more than 20 meters high Upbuilding There is a tower. In 1539, Hernando de Soto Starting from the island of Cuba, we first found North America Of Mississippi River It is said that after Soto left, his wife Isabella de Bobadilia often climbed to the top of the tower to look into the distance, hoping for her husband's early return. Year after year, she cried her eyes out. Finally, when she heard the news of her husband's death, she also died in grief. The castle tower is not only famous for this moving legend, but also a Indian The bronze statue of the girl "Havana" attracts tourists at home and abroad, because Havana is named after the respected Indian girl. Today's bronze statue is a Replica , the authentic one is kept in Havana near the castle City Museum Li.
Old Castle Street
On the cliff at the entrance of Havana Harbor stands a towering and magnificent ancient castle, which is one of the famous historic sites in Havana—— Moro Castle At the end of 1982, the United Nations UNESCO defines the old city of Havana as human cultural heritage This ancient castle probably also played a significant role. Moro Castle was built in 1587-1597 as the fortress of Havana to prevent pirates from attacking. The city wall is tall, wide and thick, and there is a 20 Meter long Moat. Deep tunnels connect the fortresses. The lighthouse beside the fort was built in 1844, and its dazzling light can be seen 30 kilometers away. The numerous bullet marks on the castle are repeated in Havana's history European powers Historical witness of looting. From the 16th century to the 17th century, French and Dutch pirates attacked Havana many times. During the Anglo French War from 1756 to 1763, Britain occupied it again in 1762 Cuba , Yingluo Castle was also British troops Destroy. Today, although the castle has changed its face, the magnificent appearance of Moro Castle can still be seen from the remaining castle body, which has aroused people's infinite reverie. The old castle has now been turned into Havana Maritime Museum Havana division La Fuelsa Castle Besides Morrow Castle, there are several ancient castles. Lakabania Castle was built in 1763-1774, facing the bay, two tall and solid city walls were erected, while on the inward side there was a 12 meter deep trench with a suspension bridge leading to the main entrance of the castle. During the Cuban War of Independence, it was once held here patriot Now it is a barracks and military museum Rapengta Castle was built at the end of the 16th century. The building is solid and the wall is 2.5 meters thick. There is a monument of Maximo Gomez opposite the fort Maceo Let's lead the Cuban people against Spain Colonist Launched a heroic struggle for Cuba Has made important contributions. In addition, there are Ataresburg built in 1763 and Prince Castle built in 1774-1794 in Havana. These castles, fortification systems, folk houses and other ancient buildings create a unique historical atmosphere, making Havana the old city Caribbean Region The most important historical center is also one of the most significant historical centers in the American continent. In addition, there are Lakabania Castle built from 1763 to 1774, La Ponta Castle built at the end of the 16th century, and Prince Castle built from 1774 to 1794.

Santa Maria Beach

Havana, the capital of Cuba and the largest city in the western Atlantic Ocean
Santa Maria Beach is one of the famous beaches in Havana. Surrounded by mountains and waters, it is a beautiful summer resort with beautiful scenery. Havana is a famous harbor. The bay is long and narrow. A tunnel is built at the bottom of the bay to connect the two sides. On the left bank of the bay entrance is the Morrow Castle built in 1632. Steep peaks and cliffs, with dangerous terrain, were originally built to defend against pirates. When the British colonists attacked Havana in 1762, they were met by Cuban farmers in front of Moro Castle Self Defense Force The heroic resistance of. From the middle of the 19th century, Moro Castle became a prison for the Spanish colonial authorities. In 1978, the Cuban government built here Tourist spots And receive tourists from all over the country. On the castle of San Carlos in the Cavania highland overlooking the city across the bay, after the construction of the city wall and gate in Havana at the end of the 17th century, the artillery firing ceremony was held every night at 9 o'clock to announce the closure of the city gate and port. The tradition of artillery firing remains and has become an important Tourism projects Since the 20th century, Havana has developed rapidly, and modern buildings have sprung up. Washington is here The United States Capitol A replica of Manhattan The buildings of Chicago The movie theater is copied, and Bacardi Building is Decorative art A typical example of.
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Havana is also one of the best American cities to preserve its historical heritage. In 1982, UNESCO announced the historic center of Havana and the whole military defense system It is a "human heritage", which includes the performance of the past 400 years classicism reach Baroque architecture 1780 kinds of harmonious buildings with different artistic styles. Havana is located in Gulf of Mexico Unique geographical position , and become Europe and South America Between the transfer station and must pass. The blue sky, clear water and the cool breeze of the Caribbean Sea attract tourists to come here to feel its diversity, mystery and strangeness. At the beginning of the 20th century, Havana built grand hotels and restaurants in order to receive world famous people and rich people. The palace like national hotel was one of the places that celebrities flocked to at that time. The National Hotel is built on a land protruding into the sea, and it has been officially listed as a historic building. This splendid hotel is open to the world's wealthy tourists in a grand celebration ceremony on December 30, 1930. At that time, American millionaires, Cuban cabinet ministers and local land owner Frequently visited here, celebrities also stayed in this hotel, because it was the most luxurious hotel in the Caribbean at that time. When people walk into the garden of the National Hotel, they can still feel that Havana, as an international Entertainment Center This is the scene of the hotel at that time. Celebrities often patronize other famous hotels in the city, Female singer Josephine Baker He is a frequent guest of Seville Hotel. The Seville Hotel opened on March 22, 1908, in accordance with the Andalusia The hotel is built in the Spanish Moorish style of Scenic spots And famous.

Old Town

Cuba established the Chinese Monument in Havana in 1931
The Old Town of Havana is named by UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Before the 1990s, the protection of the old city was carried out by Cuba Government funding 1990s The disintegration of the Soviet Union Later, Cuba took the old city of Havana as a pilot for tourism opening, and the repair, protection and tourism operation of the whole old city were carried out by“ historian The Office is fully responsible. Because of the power of autonomy and economic Marketization operation The "Office of Historians" is largely free from the Bureaucracy and planned economy Under the guidance of the "Historian's Office", the operation of Old Havana has achieved win-win results in cultural relics protection and economic profits, and has been recognized at home and abroad. Urban center Jose Marti Revolution Square Beside are the monuments and huge bronze statues of the national hero Jose Marty. stay 9th Street On the square, there is a red cylindrical marble monument with a height of 18 meters, which was built by the Cuban people in 1931 to honor the contributions made by overseas Chinese in the Cuban War of Independence. The inscription "None of the Chinese in Cuba is a deserter, none is a traitor" is engraved on the black base.

Revolution Square

The Revolution Square, located in Havana, the capital of Cuba, is both a square and an autonomous region, Population density 13469.3 persons/ Square kilometers , formerly known as Citizen Square, 1959 Cuban Revolution Later, it was changed to Revolution Square.
With an area of 72000 square meters, the revolutionary square area extends from the square to Marigon to the seaside, and is one of the largest squares in the world. There is a Jose Marti Monument on the square, 109 meters high, which is one of the highest points in Havana. Behind the monument is the former president of Cuba Fidel Castro Our office is opposite the famous Che Guevara (In Spanish: Che Guevara), accompanied by a slogan indicating the building of the Ministry of the Interior, "Always march to victory". The square is surrounded by the National Library and many government agencies.
The Revolution Square is an important venue for many political marches in Cuba, and it is also Fidel Castro And other political figures often make speeches in Cuba; Fidel Castro He has addressed more than 1 million Cubans here on important occasions, usually on May 1 or July 26 every year.

Havana Chinese Street

Cuban Chinese Street
Havana owns Latin America maximal Chinatown At the beginning of the 20th century, a large number of Chinese came to Cuba with Spanish colonialists. These Chinese people mainly come from Fujian, Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao , they passed by the Philippines Came to Havana, Cuba. These Chinese first came to Cuba in the mid-19th century to take over Black slaves Work in Cuba. After the 8-year contract, many Chinese people also permanently settled in Havana.
On March 3, 1847, the first group of 206 Chinese came to Havana. Havana Huahua Street It already has many restaurants Laundry , banks, pharmacies, theaters and many Chinese language newspapers. The initial Havana Chinese Street has 44 blocks Heartland yes Zanja Canal and Huahua Street are a long strip of pedestrian streets. The whole pedestrian street has many decorations with Chinese characteristics. The restaurants in Chinatown can provide almost all kinds of Chinese food
Havana Chinese Street has two arches. In 1990, the Chinese government Calle Dragones Zona donated the largest one. This memorial archway uses Chinese and Spanish Wrote“ Huahua Street ”Words. The smaller archway is located in Zanja The prosperity of Cuban Chinese in the long strip of the canal ended in 1959. In 1959, Fidel Castro 's revolution is over Private economy Therefore, many Chinese went to the United States. The Chinese descendants in Cuba are committed to reviving and protecting Chinese culture.

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University of Havana
University of Havana (Spanish: Universidad de La Habana, English: University of Havana), founded in 1728, is the oldest and largest university in Cuba and the oldest in Latin America institutions of higher education one of. The main academic institutions of the University of Havana are: College of Pharmacy and Food, Department of Economics, Department of Finance, Department of Geography, Department of Physics cybernetics With the Department of Mathematics Department of Biology , Law Department, Psychology Department, Arts and Literature Department, Philosophy and department of history , Journalism Department, Foreign Language Department, Higher Society Research Department Department of Chemistry and Department of Self study Guidance. In addition to undergraduate majors, there are 25 graduate majors. The University of Havana attaches great importance to art and aesthetic education, and this work has been actively supported by experts and scholars from other universities, as well as well-known writers and artists throughout the country. There are 7 accredited by the Cuban Academy of Sciences scientific research institution They are: Institute of Materials and Reagents, Marine Research Center, Population Research Center, International Economic Research Center, Natural Science Research Center synthetic material Research room and National Botanical Garden The other 7 research centers are: Higher Education Research Center American Research Center Guiding technology Research center Cuban economy Research center social culture Research Center, Political Research Center and social development Research Center.
Since 2007, the University of Havana has medieval times The agreement between the two governments began to receive a large number of Chinese students, up to 1500. For this reason, the University of Havana has set up a Spanish language department for foreign students to provide Spanish Teaching.
postal address :Calle San Lázaro y L Vedado, Plazade la Revolución, Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba

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Havana
One of Cuba's provinces, with an area of 5731.59 square kilometers and a population of 744000 (2008), Population density 129.8 people per square kilometer. The capital is in La Habana However, the area and population scope do not include the urban area of Havana. Havana It is adjacent to Havana in the north and connected to the west Binaldo Province, east neighbor Matanzas There are marshes and wetlands in the south. The second largest city is Artemisa. Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee: Ulisses Guilarte de Nacimiento; Governor: Armando Cu é llar
Havana Agriculture and food industry Developed, while sucrose And tobacco planting.
There are 19 counties and districts (Municipios) in the province: Alquizar, Artemisa, Bataban ó Bauta (Bauta)、 Behukar (Bejucal)、 Caimito (Caimito)、 Guanahai (Guanajay), Guines, Guira de Melena Jaruco (Jaruco)、 Madluga (Madruga)、 Mariel (Mariel)、 South Merena (Melena del Sur)、 Nueva Paz (Nueva Paz)、 Kivican (Quivicán)、 San Antonio Delos Barneos (San Antonio de Los Baños)、 San Jose de Las Lajas (San Jos é de Las Lajas), San Nicol á s North Santa Cruz Santa Cruz del Norte)
On January 1, 2011, 8 counties in the west of Havana Province were classified as new Altmisa 11 counties in the east are classified as newly-built Mayabek