Guantánamo Bay

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is the Guantánamo Bay?Guantánamo Province, southeastern end of Cuba
2. What is Guantánamo Bay?Guantánamo Bay is a large natural harbor on Cuba's southern coast, surrounded by steep hills that form a natural amphitheater. It is used by the U.S. Navy as a base for ships and training.
3. Why does the U.S. have a naval base there?The U.S. leased the land in 1903 to keep a military presence and protect its interests in the Caribbean region.

De Facto Control: Control that exists in reality, even if not legally established.
De Jure Ownership: Ownership that is legally recognized and established by law.
Geopolitical Nexus: A central point where geographical factors and political relations intersect.