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Holguin
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is variably defined either as being a region of the Americas in its own right or as the southern portion of North America. Physiographically, Central America is a tropical isthmus that connects North and South America. It includes 7 countries and many small offshore islands. Overall, the land is fertile and rugged, and dominated through its heart by a string of volcanic mountain ranges with a few active volcanos.
Holguin is the capital of the Cuban Province Holguin. It was founded as San Isidoro de Holguin in 1545, and it is named after its founder Garcia de Holguin. It has about 300,000 inhabitants. There are several small city parks, most central the Calixto Garcia in the downtown area. Close by one finds the galleries Moncada and Bayado, a library, the club Casa de la Trova, the Marti cinema, the Theatre Eddy Sunol, the Province Museum La Periquera, a science museum, and a history museum.
Holguinis definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in Central America worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place leaves a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justifies the proud cultural tradition of Central America.
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