15. Guess Where Cuba Imports its Food From?
Domestic agriculture falls short of its needs, so Cuba imports over 75% of the food it consumes. As of 2003 its main food supplier has been the United States. What about that pesky trade embargo between the two ideological foes, you ask? Generally speaking, the US and Cuba do not do business with each other. However, in recent years an exception has been made for medicine and agricultural products bought with cash.
16. Cubans Probably Won’t Read This
In terms of internet usage, Cuba is one of the least connected countries in the world. As of 2012, only 25% of the population have access to a government-controlled intranet. As for surfing the open internet, that number drops to 5%. Home web connections are almost non-existent. Only select professions like academics, doctors and government officials have monitored access at work. Most people can only get online at government-run internet cafes where an hour’s usage on a slow computer can cost $5 or more (less for email). Considering the average weekly wage is $20, that’s a prohibitive luxury for most people.
