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Afro-Cuban Jazz Percussionists
Afro-Cubans () or Black Cubans are Cubans of full or partial sub-Saharan African ancestry. The term ''Afro-Cuban'' can also refer to historical or cultural elements in Cuba associated with this community, and the combining of native African and other cultural elements found in Cuban society, such as race, religion, music, language, the arts and class culture. Demographics According to the 2002 national census that surveyed 11.2 million Cubans, 1 million or 11% of Cubans identified as Afro-Cuban or Black. Some 3 million identified as "mulatto" or "mestizo", meaning of mixed race, primarily a combination of African and European. Thus more than 40% of the population on the island affirm some African ancestry. The Cuban Revolution brought to power Fidel Castro, who promised a communist society without racism. His government promised equal opportunities for education, health care and work. There has been much scholarly discussion about the demographic composition of the island ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Cuba Census
The 2012 Cuba census was the tenth national population census of Cuba and was conducted by the National Office of Statistics and Information. The reference days used for the census, was the period from 15 and 24 September 2012. It is also the 18th census including the colonial period. The total population of Cuba was counted as having 11,167,325 – a decrease of 10,418 people, 0.1% compared to the 2002 census. Early census results were published and released to the public in January 2014. Cuba's next census is scheduled to take place in 2025. Census subjects * Geography and migration * Personal characteristics and homes * Education * Economic * Movement * Housing Population Sex and age City rank Havana - Cuba - 3917.jpg, Havana is the most populated city. Parque Cespedes santiago de cuba1.jpg, Santiago de Cuba, the second most populated city. Iglesia Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria - 01.jpg, Camagüey, the 3rd largest city. Race or color See also * 195 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |