Camagüey
Camaguey is the largest of the provinces of Cuba. Its capital is Camaguey. Other towns include Florida and Nuevitas. Camaguey is mostly low lying, with no major hills or mountain ranges passing through the province. Numerous large cays (including what used to be one of Fidel Castro's favourite fishing spots; the Archipelago Jardines de la Reina) characterise both the northern and southern coasts. Sandy beaches are found on both coasts also, and despite a large potential for tourism, the province has seen little development in that area. Exception being Santa Lucia beach, on the North coast. The economy of the Camaguey province is primarily cattle and sugar (in the north and south) farming, and the province is known for its cowboy culture, with rodeos frequently held. Chickens and rice are also farmed, and a small citrus fruit industry exists. The capital city also has one of the few breweries on the island.
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