Cuba, the largest of the Caribbean islands lies only 145 km south of Florida. It is not only famous for its historic past, but also for its beauty: Fantastic beaches in the north, kilometres of sugar-cane plantations in the heart of the country, the old colonial Havana with its narrow lanes. Despite the difficult living conditions, the more than 11 million inhabitants of the island have not lost their zest for life. Cuba offers its people the best medical care in whole Latin America and provides it free of charge.