Although technology may seem like a contemporary development, humans have been using technology since they began converting natural resources into tools. For example, the understanding of fire and its use in prehistoric cooking could be considered a facet of technology.

The country of Cuba places a great deal of importance on education which is seen in its 99.8% literacy rate and its educational outreach programs. Students in this country have access to at least three universities. Some international students have obtained state-subsidized schooling at the country’s School of Medicine.