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The most important source for bibliography of books and articles
concerning Cuba is the annual Handbook
of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced
by over 160 contributing editors under the editorship of the
Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage
of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic
American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/).
Both the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries
in book form.
One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of
subjects relating to regional resources for Latin America is
the University of Texas' LANIC
(http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/cb/cuba/) database. Another site
one should especially note is the site prepared by the Law Library
of the Library of Congress for international and multinational
information on their Guide
to Law Online (http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/cuba.html).
AfroCubaWeb (http://afrocubaweb.com/)
Website presents information about African culture in Cuba, including resources
on music, dance, festivals, events, authors, teachers, theater, film, conferences,
local news and organizations. In English.
CUBA Project (http://www.soc.qc.edu/procuba/)
The Cuba Project began operation in 1996 and has as a goal to study the social,
political and economic changing conditions in Cuba and initiate dialogue and
debate through its research and findings. The site offers information about seminars
and symposia, meetings of the Cuba Project and other Cuban related events. In
English.
The Cuban Experience (http://library.thinkquest.org/18355/index.shtml)
Website established by winners of the 1998 ThinkQuest contest: an online program
that challenges students, educators at all levels to develop educational Web
sites for curriculum and staff development. The site provides links to hundreds
of pages of information about Cuba including; culture, current events, history,
people, places, politics, and travel. The site is also interactive and includes
discussion forums, virtual tours, a voting booth, and trivia contests. In addition,
there is a search engine.
Cubasource (http://www.cubasource.org/html/english.htm)
Website provided by the Canadian Foundation for the Americas' (FOCAL) Internet
directory of the most relevant and useful information on Cuba available on the
web. Contains links to general information, program description, news sources,
web sources and documents, organizations, calendar of events, bibliographical
references, FOCAL background briefings, and contact information. In English and
Spanish.
Cubaweb (http://www.cubaweb.cu)
Website established by the Cubanacán Group, a tourism and commercial organization
that receives 40% of Cuba's international tourism. Site provides extensive information
about tourism, culture, and national news. Also includes links to information
for women, children, events and conventions, cigars, humor, and music, among
others. In English and Spanish.
Network Startup Resource Center
- Cuba (http://www.nsrc.org/db/lookup/ISO=CU)
Website established by The Network Startup Resource Center (NSRC), a non-profit
organization involved the deployment and integration of appropriate networking
technology in various projects throughout the world including Cuba. The organization
provides pro bono technical and engineering assistance to international networking
initiatives providing access to the public Internet, especially to academic/research
organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Site provides links
to information about connectivity providers, reports on networking infrastructure
in Cuba, web links concerning ISPs and networking in Cuba, general web links
to information about Cuba, and miscellaneous information on networking in Cuba.
Páginas amarillas Portal Cuba.cu (http://www.paginasamarillas.cu/)
Yellow pages portal for Cuba is a search engine that provides information on
registered organizations. Site provides links to general information, an inscription
database, contact information, and cuba.cu. In addition the site has links to
a search engine for subjects a varied as agriculture, art, science and technology,
sports and recreation, government, history, international relations, health and
medicine, and tourism. In Spanish.
Political Resources on the Net - Cuba (http://www.politicalresources.net/cuba.htm)
Features a collection of Internet sites on political parties and organizations
in Cuba, provided by Radio Radicale. Links to resources on Cuban elections, government,
politics, constitution, political parties, political organizations, committees,
and coalitions. Provides access to other resources on Cuba.
The World
Factbook -- Cuba (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/
cu.html)
Webpage established by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Provides general
information about Cuba including; geography, people, government, economy, communications,
transportation, military and transnational issues.
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