Intro to Spanish

Geography

• Spanish speaking Countries
• Argentina, Cuba, Republica Dominicana, México, Nicaragua, Chile, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panamá, Paraguay, Perú, España, Uruguay, Bolivia, y Venezuela!

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Culture

• In this lesson I will choose to present to you the Country of Cuba!
• Since its my birth place I will give some facts about Cuba including food, music, and religion

Cuba

• Cuba is an island country in the Caribbean consisting of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos.
• Its nearest neighbors are the United States, Bahamas, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Cuba is tropical and mostly flat with mountains in the southeast.
• Can you believe that Cuba is 90 miles away from Key west!

90 miles from key west!!! I wasn't lying..

This lady did...

Music

• Cuban music has been immensely influential in other countries, contributing not only to the development of jazzand salsa, but also to Argentinian tango, Ghanaian high-life, West African Afrobeat, and Spanish "nuevo flamenco".
• Mainly Salsa!
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js0rKmv-0Iw

Celia Cruz is a Salsa singer

And finally.. Religion

• Cuba is mainly Catholic
• Interesting fact; Santeria has its origin in Cuba.

For Your Assignment

• Pick a spanish speaking country and create either a word document or Haiku/PP. showing culture, geography, and other interesting Facts!
• Hope you enjoyed this presentation

Reminder:

• Reminder: Quiz in the beginning of class on the all the Spanish speaking countries. Remember their names and locations. The quiz will be a blank map. All you need to do is name and highlight!