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Interesting Facts About Cuba

Chaitrali Datar
Cuba
  • Officially called as the 'Republic of Cuba', it is a beautiful island country situated in the Northern Caribbean.
  • It is extremely famous for its scenic beaches.
Interesting Facts About Cuba
Christopher Columbus discovered Cuba in 1492 and claimed it for Spain.
  • It is one of the largest Caribbean Islands in relation to population and size.
  • It is also the 17th largest island in the world.
Its coastline stretches more than 5700 km.
From the air, the Cuban island resembles the shape of a crocodile or an alligator and is often referred to as 'El Cocodrilo' in Spanish.
It is the only country in the world which has a double currency system.
It also has one of the highest literacy rates in the world (99.8%).
Vintage American cars are still driven on the roads of Cuba.
They are from the era of the 40s and 50s.
There is a law in Cuba, that only Cuban or foreign residents can purchase the American Vintage cars!
A typical street in Cuba.
Cuba has 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The world's smallest frog is found in Cuba. It is only 10 mm long
Cuba is also home to the largest flamingo colonies in the world.
The Cuban Hummingbird is one of the smallest in the world. It measures only 5 cm from beak to tail.
Cubans are extremely friendly and outgoing people. They are also very honest and visitors mostly have a positive experience in Cuba.
The Crime rate in Cuba is zero and it is one of the safest places to visit.
It is also a popular tourist destination for the female traveler.
It also has one of the best healthcare systems in the world and is free for its citizens.
Along with free education for children.
Every Cuban household has a ration card.
Public transportation in Cuba is strictly restricted to the locals.
Until the year 2008, Cubans were not allowed to use cell phones.
The first public WiFi spot opened in the year 2015 in Cuba.
South Korean television soaps are extremely popular in Cuba.
Most restaurants in Cuba are managed by the Government.
The Government also owns and controls the broadcast media including the newspapers, radio and television.
The Cuban cigar is one of the most popular cigars in the world. It is the main item of export.
Baseball is one of the most popular sports of Cuba.
Miscellaneous Facts About Cuba
  • Men and women in Cuba are required to complete compulsory military service from the age 17 to 28 years.
  • The dominoes game is very popular in Cuba.
  • Havana is the biggest city of Cuba.
  • Coca Cola is officially not sold in Cuba.