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Exterior shot of an ancient stone building along a canal in Havana. Caption. Havana was plundered by pirates.

The largest island in the Caribbean has a long history of Spanish rule and uprisings by islanders and slaves. Covers Castro's revolution and its impact on Cuban life. Discusses Cuba's economy, music, and sports. Focuses on Havana's and Santiago's past, present, and points of interest.

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Runtime: 29 minutes 33 seconds

Topic: Geography
Subtopic: Central America
Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 10
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Release Year: 2005
Producer/Distributor: New Dimension Media/Questar

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Man sits on a red scooter and turns his head to look over his shoulder. 3 men gather beneath trees in the background. Caption. Florencia and Yurani's dilemma isn't just that of professionals.

Digital map titled "Battle of San Juan Hill." U, S, flag is on Florida's southern peninsula. Across the Straits of Florida, is the country, Cuba, with Santiago marked by a green dot.

Close up of a monkey suspended in air. Caption: in their lifestyles and what they eat,

Wide shot shows several large ships in the water near the port of Havana. Caption. The port of Havana receives ships.

Group of 4 Cuban teenagers, 1 staring directly at camera. Caption. We also study Spanish grammar and sciences.

Wide shot of an exterior building with a group of children standing together under a colonnade. Caption. The native people called the island Borinquen.

Model of an ancient Guatemalan city with several large buildings and tiered temples. Caption. Guatemala was part of a culture that built great cities.

4 Guatemalan women, 1 man and 4 children form a circle, holding their hands together in prayer. Caption. We pray and leave flowers and candles.

Green and black taxi on a busy city street drives alongside a horse pulling a carriage.

Latina woman mixing meal in large bowl. Caption. Being with my family again as we cook and eat.