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- Havana - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)
Havana is the capital of Cuba, an island country in the Caribbean Sea. It is the largest city in the Caribbean region. Havana is known for its many buildings from the time Cuba was a Spanish colony. The city lies on a bay with a protected harbor.
- Havana - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
Cuba’s capital and largest city, Havana, is a commercial and industrial center and the focus of Cuba’s economic, cultural, social, and political life. It lies on the northwestern coast of Cuba in the Gulf of Mexico. Its landlocked harbor is less than 100 miles (160 kilometers) south of Key West, Fla. Its location in the tropical zone gives it a balmy climate. The Spanish name for the city is La Habana.