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	[[File:Americans with Cuban Ancestry by state.svg\|thumb]] [[File:Jose marti in ybor.JPG\|thumb]] [[File:Census Bureau 2023, Cubans in the United States.png\|thumb]] [[File: population, maps, real estate, averages, homes, statistics, relocation, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, moving, houses, news, sex offenders\|thumb]] {{Infobox ethnic group		{{Infobox ethnic group
	\| group = Cuban Americans		\| group = Cuban Americans
			\| image = [[File:Americans_with_Cuban_Ancestry_by_state.svg\|thumb\|Distribution of Cuban Americans in the United States]]
	\| population = Approximately 2.3 million		\| population = Approximately 2.3 million
	\| regions = [[Florida]], [[New Jersey]], [[California]], [[New York]]		\| regions = [[Florida]], [[New Jersey]], [[California]], [[New York]]
	\| languages = [[~~American~~ English]], [[~~Cuban~~ Spanish]]		\| languages = [[English language\|English]], [[Spanish language\|Spanish]]
	\| religions = [[Roman Catholicism]], [[Protestantism]], [[~~Santería~~]], [[~~Judaism~~]]		\| religions = [[Roman Catholicism]], [[Protestantism]], [[Judaism]], [[Santería]]
	\| related = [[Cuban people]], [[Hispanic and Latino Americans]]		\| related = [[Cuban people]], [[Hispanic and Latino Americans]]
	}}		}}

	'''Cuban Americans''' are [[United States\|~~United States~~]] citizens who trace their ancestry to [[Cuba]]. They are a significant ~~subgroup~~ of [[Hispanic and Latino Americans]] ~~and~~ have a rich cultural heritage ~~that blends elements from both Cuban~~ and American ~~traditions~~.		'''Cuban Americans''' are [[United States\|U.S.]] citizens who trace their ancestry to [[Cuba]]. They are a significant part of the [[Hispanic and Latino Americans\|Hispanic and Latino American]] population in the United States. Cuban Americans have a rich cultural heritage and have made substantial contributions to American society in various fields, including politics, business, and the arts.

	==History==		==History==
	The history of Cuban Americans ~~is marked by several waves of immigration, each influenced by different political and economic factors. The first significant wave occurred in~~ the late 19th ~~and early 20th centuries, as Cubans~~ fled the [[Cuban War of Independence]] and the ~~subsequent~~ [[~~Spanish-American War~~]].		The history of Cuban Americans dates back to the late 19th century when political exiles fled to the United States during the [[Cuban War of Independence]]. One of the most notable figures from this period is [[José Martí]], a Cuban national hero and an important figure in Latin American literature. Martí spent time in the United States, particularly in [[Ybor City]], [[Tampa, Florida\|Tampa]], where he organized support for Cuban independence.

	The ~~most notable~~ wave ~~began~~ after the [[Cuban Revolution]] of 1959, ~~when~~ [[Fidel Castro]] ~~came~~ to power. Many Cubans~~, particularly from the middle and upper classes,~~ fled to the ~~United States~~ to escape the new communist regime~~. This wave continued through~~ the ~~1960s and 1970s~~, ~~with the~~ [[~~Freedom Flights]] and the [[Mariel boatlift~~]] ~~in 1980, which brought over 125,000 Cubans to the U.S~~.		[[File:Jose_marti_in_ybor.JPG\|thumb\|Statue of José Martí in Ybor City, Tampa]]

			The largest wave of Cuban immigration occurred after the [[Cuban Revolution]] of 1959, which brought [[Fidel Castro]] to power. Many Cubans fled the island to escape the new communist regime, leading to a significant Cuban diaspora in the United States, particularly in [[Miami, Florida\|Miami]].

	==Demographics==		==Demographics==
	~~As of the latest census, there are approximately 2.3 million~~ Cuban Americans ~~in the United States. The majority reside~~ in [[Florida]], ~~particularly in~~ the [[~~Miami metropolitan area]], which is often referred to as "~~Little Havana~~." Other significant populations can be found in [[New Jersey~~]], ~~[[California]]~~, and ~~[[New York]]~~.		Cuban Americans are primarily concentrated in [[Florida]], with Miami being the epicenter of Cuban American culture. The neighborhood of [[Little Havana]] in Miami is a vibrant hub of Cuban culture, featuring Cuban cuisine, music, and festivals.

	~~==Culture==~~		[[File:LittleHavanOct06BayOfPigsMonument.jpg\|thumb\|Bay of Pigs Monument in Little Havana, Miami]]
	~~Cuban American culture is a vibrant blend~~ of ~~Cuban and American influences. It is characterized by its music, cuisine~~, ~~and religious practices.~~

	~~===Music===~~		According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], there are approximately 2.3 million Cuban Americans in the United States. They are the third-largest Hispanic group in the country, after [[Mexican Americans]] and [[Puerto Rican Americans]].
	~~Cuban music has had a profound impact on American music, with genres such as [[salsa]],~~ [[~~mambo~~]], ~~and [[rumba]] gaining popularity~~. Cuban ~~American musicians like~~ [[~~Gloria Estefan~~]] and [[~~Celia Cruz~~]] ~~have been influential in bringing Cuban music to a wider audience~~.

	==~~=Cuisine=~~==		==Culture==
	Cuban American ~~cuisine~~ is ~~known for~~ its ~~flavorful dishes~~, such as [[~~ropa vieja~~]], [[~~picadillo~~]], and ~~[[Cuban sandwich]]. These~~ dishes ~~often feature ingredients~~ like ~~pork, rice, beans, and plantains.~~		Cuban American culture is a blend of Cuban traditions and American influences. It is characterized by its music, such as [[salsa music\|salsa]] and [[son cubano]], and its cuisine, which includes dishes like [[ropa vieja]] and [[Cuban sandwich\|Cuban sandwiches]].

	~~===Religion===~~
	~~Religion plays an important role in the lives of many Cuban Americans. While the majority are~~ [[~~Roman Catholic~~]]~~, there is also a significant presence of [[Protestant]] denominations~~ and [[~~Santería]], a syncretic religion that blends African traditions with Catholicism.~~

	~~==Political Influence==~~
	Cuban Americans have been politically active, particularly in Florida, where they have a significant influence on local and national elections. They are known for their strong anti-communist stance and have traditionally supported the [[Republican Party]]~~, although this trend has been shifting in recent years~~.

	==Notable Cuban ~~Americans==~~		Cuban Americans have also made significant contributions to American politics. Notable Cuban American politicians include [[Marco Rubio]], a U.S. Senator from Florida, and [[Ileana Ros-Lehtinen]], the first Latina elected to Congress.
	* [[Marco Rubio]] - U.S. Senator from Florida
	* [[Gloria Estefan]] - Singer and songwriter
	* [[Desi Arnaz]] - Actor and ~~musician~~
	* [[Ileana Ros-Lehtinen]] ~~- Former U.S~~. ~~Representative~~

	==Also see==		==Also see==
	* [[Hispanic and Latino Americans]]		* [[Hispanic and Latino Americans]]
	* [[Cuban exile]]		* [[Cuban exile]]
	* [[~~Cuban culture~~]]		* [[Little Havana]]
	* [[~~Immigration to the United States~~]]		* [[José Martí]]
			* [[Cuban cuisine]]

	{{Hispanic and Latino ~~Americans}}~~		{{Hispanic and Latino American topics}}
	~~{{Cuban~~ American ~~history~~}}

	[[Category:Cuban American]]		[[Category:Cuban American history]]
	[[Category:Hispanic and Latino American]]		[[Category:Hispanic and Latino American people]]
	[[Category:Ethnic groups in the United States]]		[[Category:Ethnic groups in the United States]]

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	[[~~file~~:~~Americans_with_Cuban_Ancestry_by_state.svg\|thumb\|~~Americans with Cuban Ancestry by state]] [[~~file~~:~~Jose_marti_in_ybor.JPG\|thumb\|~~Jose marti in ybor\|~~left~~]] [[~~file~~:~~Census_Bureau_2023,_Cubans_in_the_United_States.png\|thumb\|~~Census Bureau 2023, Cubans in the United States]] [[~~file~~:~~LittleHavanOct06BayOfPigsMonument.jpg~~\|thumb\|~~LittleHavanOct06BayOfPigsMonument~~\|~~left~~]] [[~~file:Cuban_mix.jpg~~\|~~thumb~~\|Cuban ~~mix~~]] [[~~file:Materva.jpg\|thumb\|Materva~~]] '''Cuban Americans''' are [[United States\|~~Americans~~]] who trace their ancestry to [[Cuba]]. They are a significant ~~part~~ of ~~the~~ [[Hispanic and Latino Americans~~\|Hispanic and Latino American~~]] ~~population in the United States. Cuban Americans~~ have a rich cultural heritage and ~~have made substantial contributions to various fields, including politics, business, and the arts~~.		[[File:Americans with Cuban Ancestry by state.svg\|thumb]] [[File:Jose marti in ybor.JPG\|thumb]] [[File:Census Bureau 2023, Cubans in the United States.png\|thumb]] [[File: population, maps, real estate, averages, homes, statistics, relocation, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, moving, houses, news, sex offenders\|thumb]] {{Infobox ethnic group
			\| group = Cuban Americans
			\| population = Approximately 2.3 million
			\| regions = [[Florida]], [[New Jersey]], [[California]], [[New York]]
			\| languages = [[American English]], [[Cuban Spanish]]
			\| religions = [[Roman Catholicism]], [[Protestantism]], [[Santería]], [[Judaism]]
			\| related = [[Cuban people]], [[Hispanic and Latino Americans]]
			}}

			'''Cuban Americans''' are [[United States\|United States]] citizens who trace their ancestry to [[Cuba]]. They are a significant subgroup of [[Hispanic and Latino Americans]] and have a rich cultural heritage that blends elements from both Cuban and American traditions.

	==History==		==History==
	The history of Cuban Americans ~~dates back to~~ the 19th ~~century~~, ~~with~~ the ~~first significant wave~~ of ~~immigration occurring during~~ the [[~~Ten Years'~~ War]] ~~(1868-1878)~~. ~~However, the~~ most ~~substantial influx of Cuban immigrants came~~ after the [[Cuban Revolution]] in 1959, when ~~many~~ fled the regime of [[~~Fidel Castro~~]].		The history of Cuban Americans is marked by several waves of immigration, each influenced by different political and economic factors. The first significant wave occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as Cubans fled the [[Cuban War of Independence]] and the subsequent [[Spanish-American War]].

			The most notable wave began after the [[Cuban Revolution]] of 1959, when [[Fidel Castro]] came to power. Many Cubans, particularly from the middle and upper classes, fled to the United States to escape the new communist regime. This wave continued through the 1960s and 1970s, with the [[Freedom Flights]] and the [[Mariel boatlift]] in 1980, which brought over 125,000 Cubans to the U.S.

	==Demographics==		==Demographics==
	As of the latest ~~[[United States Census]]~~, there are ~~over~~ 2 million Cuban Americans in the United States. The ~~largest populations are found~~ in [[Florida]], particularly in [[Miami~~-Dade County, Florida\|Miami-Dade County~~]], which is often referred to as ~~the~~ "~~capital of Latin America~~."		As of the latest census, there are approximately 2.3 million Cuban Americans in the United States. The majority reside in [[Florida]], particularly in the [[Miami metropolitan area]], which is often referred to as "Little Havana." Other significant populations can be found in [[New Jersey]], [[California]], and [[New York]].

	==Culture==		==Culture==
	Cuban American culture is a blend of [[Cuban ~~culture]]~~ and American influences. It ~~includes a rich tradition of~~ music, ~~dance~~, and ~~cuisine~~. [[~~Salsa (dance)\|Salsa~~]] ~~and~~ [[~~Mambo (dance)\|Mambo~~]] ~~are popular dance forms~~, ~~while~~ [[Cuban ~~cuisine~~]] ~~features~~ dishes such as [[~~Ropa~~ vieja]] and [[Cuban sandwich~~\|Cuban sandwiches~~]].		Cuban American culture is a vibrant blend of Cuban and American influences. It is characterized by its music, cuisine, and religious practices.

			===Music===
			Cuban music has had a profound impact on American music, with genres such as [[salsa]], [[mambo]], and [[rumba]] gaining popularity. Cuban American musicians like [[Gloria Estefan]] and [[Celia Cruz]] have been influential in bringing Cuban music to a wider audience.

			===Cuisine===
			Cuban American cuisine is known for its flavorful dishes, such as [[ropa vieja]], [[picadillo]], and [[Cuban sandwich]]. These dishes often feature ingredients like pork, rice, beans, and plantains.

	==~~Politics~~==		===Religion===
	Cuban Americans ~~have been politically active and influential, particularly in Florida~~. ~~They have a history of strong anti-communist sentiment and have traditionally supported~~ the [[~~Republican Party (United States)\|Republican Party~~]]~~. Notable Cuban American politicians include~~ [[~~Marco Rubio~~]] and [[~~Ileana Ros-Lehtinen~~]].		Religion plays an important role in the lives of many Cuban Americans. While the majority are [[Roman Catholic]], there is also a significant presence of [[Protestant]] denominations and [[Santería]], a syncretic religion that blends African traditions with Catholicism.

	==~~Economics~~==		==Political Influence==
	Cuban Americans have ~~made significant contributions to the U.S. economy. Many have become successful entrepreneurs~~, particularly in ~~the fields of real estate, finance~~, and ~~retail~~. ~~The~~ [[~~Cuban American National Foundation~~]] ~~is one of the prominent organizations representing the interests of Cuban Americans~~.		Cuban Americans have been politically active, particularly in Florida, where they have a significant influence on local and national elections. They are known for their strong anti-communist stance and have traditionally supported the [[Republican Party]], although this trend has been shifting in recent years.

	==Notable Cuban Americans==		==Notable Cuban Americans==
			* [[Marco Rubio]] - U.S. Senator from Florida
	* [[Gloria Estefan]] - Singer and songwriter		* [[Gloria Estefan]] - Singer and songwriter
	* [[Desi Arnaz]] - Actor and musician		* [[Desi Arnaz]] - Actor and musician
	* [[~~Andy García]]~~ - ~~Actor~~		* [[Ileana Ros-Lehtinen]] - Former U.S. Representative
	* [[Ted Cruz]] - U.S. ~~Senator~~

	==~~Related Pages~~==		==Also see==
	* [[Hispanic and Latino Americans]]		* [[Hispanic and Latino Americans]]
			* [[Cuban exile]]
	* [[Cuban culture]]		* [[Cuban culture]]
	* [[~~Cuban Revolution]]~~		* [[Immigration to the United States]]
	* [[Miami-Dade County, Florida]]
	* [[Republican Party (United States)]]

	~~==Categories==~~		{{Hispanic and Latino Americans}}
	[[Category:Cuban American ~~history~~]]		{{Cuban American history}}
	[[Category:Hispanic and Latino American ~~people~~]]
			[[Category:Cuban American]]
			[[Category:Hispanic and Latino American]]
	[[Category:Ethnic groups in the United States]]		[[Category:Ethnic groups in the United States]]
	~~[[Category:Immigration to the United States]]~~

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[[file:Americans_with_Cuban_Ancestry_by_state.svg|thumb|Americans with Cuban Ancestry by state]] [[file:Jose_marti_in_ybor.JPG|thumb|Jose marti in ybor|left]] [[file:Census_Bureau_2023,_Cubans_in_the_United_States.png|thumb|Census Bureau 2023, Cubans in the United States]] [[file:LittleHavanOct06BayOfPigsMonument.jpg|thumb|LittleHavanOct06BayOfPigsMonument|left]] [[file:Cuban_mix.jpg|thumb|Cuban mix]] [[file:Materva.jpg|thumb|Materva]] '''Cuban Americans''' are [[United States|Americans]] who trace their ancestry to [[Cuba]]. They are a significant part of the [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic and Latino American]] population in the United States. Cuban Americans have a rich cultural heritage and have made substantial contributions to various fields, including politics, business, and the arts.

==History==
The history of Cuban Americans dates back to the 19th century, with the first significant wave of immigration occurring during the [[Ten Years' War]] (1868-1878). However, the most substantial influx of Cuban immigrants came after the [[Cuban Revolution]] in 1959, when many fled the regime of [[Fidel Castro]].

==Demographics==
As of the latest [[United States Census]], there are over 2 million Cuban Americans in the United States. The largest populations are found in [[Florida]], particularly in [[Miami-Dade County, Florida|Miami-Dade County]], which is often referred to as the "capital of Latin America."

==Culture==
Cuban American culture is a blend of [[Cuban culture]] and American influences. It includes a rich tradition of music, dance, and cuisine. [[Salsa (dance)|Salsa]] and [[Mambo (dance)|Mambo]] are popular dance forms, while [[Cuban cuisine]] features dishes such as [[Ropa vieja]] and [[Cuban sandwich|Cuban sandwiches]].

==Politics==
Cuban Americans have been politically active and influential, particularly in Florida. They have a history of strong anti-communist sentiment and have traditionally supported the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]. Notable Cuban American politicians include [[Marco Rubio]] and [[Ileana Ros-Lehtinen]].

==Economics==
Cuban Americans have made significant contributions to the U.S. economy. Many have become successful entrepreneurs, particularly in the fields of real estate, finance, and retail. The [[Cuban American National Foundation]] is one of the prominent organizations representing the interests of Cuban Americans.

==Notable Cuban Americans==
* [[Gloria Estefan]] - Singer and songwriter
* [[Desi Arnaz]] - Actor and musician
* [[Andy García]] - Actor
* [[Ted Cruz]] - U.S. Senator

==Related Pages==
* [[Hispanic and Latino Americans]]
* [[Cuban culture]]
* [[Cuban Revolution]]
* [[Miami-Dade County, Florida]]
* [[Republican Party (United States)]]

==Categories==
[[Category:Cuban American history]]
[[Category:Hispanic and Latino American people]]
[[Category:Ethnic groups in the United States]]
[[Category:Immigration to the United States]]

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