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  1. Cuba has one of the highest ratios of doctors per person in the world.<\/li>\n
  2. Adult Literacy Rate in Cuba is 96.7%, significantly higher than many 1st world countries including the Uni\u00adted States and the United Kingdom<\/li>\n
  3. Bacardi white label rum is the world\u2019s largest selling spirit, but not amongst friends of Cuba, who boycott the famous rum in solidarity with the Cuban government, which is being sued by the famous family.<\/li>\n
  4. The CIA allegedly tried to assassinate Fidel Castro by sending him an exploding cigar and on another occasion a poisoned box of his favourite Cohiba Cigars, he quit smoking in 1985.<\/li>\n
  5. Ernest Hemingway \u2013 writer, Nobel Prize Winner and notorious heavy drinker who lived in Cuba for 20 years after falling in love with it after a 2-day visit \u2013 once boasted how he drank 13 double Daiquiris in a single sitting. His Cuban drinking sessions made several of his favourite watering holes famous; they include El Floridita and La Bodeguita del Medio, both in Havana.<\/li>\n
  6. President Kennedy who is responsible for the US embargo on Cuba, imported many his favorite Upman Cigars just before he made the embargo law.<\/li>\n
  7. The famous Tropicana show has remained almost entirely unchanged since it began in 1939, when it was watched by the rich and famous in\u00adcluding Mafia Dons, actors, and singers.<\/li>\n
  8. Cuba has one of the lowest crime rates in the world.<\/li>\n
  9. Cuba has 9 UNESCO world heritage sites, Old Havana and its Fortifications, Vinales Valley, Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, Desembarco del Granma National Park, Catillo de San Pedro de LA Roca, Trinidad, Camaguey, Cienfuegos, and the Archaeological landscape of the first Coffee plantations in Southeast Cuba.<\/li>\n
  10. Cuba is the largest Island in the Caribbean and the 17th<\/sup> largest Island in the world, it enjoys a privileged location between south and North America only about 140kms from the Bahamas and 180kms from Florida.<\/li>\n
  11. Cuba\u2019s most popular sport is baseball.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”542″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]12. Cuba has amazing wildlife: Cuba is home to a wide range of wildlife many of which are critically endangered. It\u2019s home to over 350 species of bird of which over 20 are endemic bird species including the Bee Hummingbird (the world\u2019s smallest humming bird which is only 5.5cm long), Cuban Trogon (Cuba\u2019s national bird), the Cuban Tody, flamingos and the Cuban Parakeet, it\u2019s also home to the endangered Antillean Manatee, the critically endangered Hawksbill turtle, the critically endangered Cuban crocodile, the Cuban Hutia, the Vulnerable Cuban Ground Iguana, Cuban Tree Boa, the Vulnerable Lucfuga, the Monte Iberia Dwarf Elueth (this is the 3rd<\/sup> smallest frog in the world) and 54 different species of shark to mention just a few! Cuba is also home to around 100 different species of Palm trees (90 of which are endemic to Cuba) and 25000 species of Orchids (including the world\u2019s most recently discovered species the Tetramicra riparia).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”543″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]13. Cubans love to play chess, you will find Cubans playing chess on sidewalks, at schools and in parks. Jose Raul Capablanca was one of the greatest chess grandmasters of all time he was world champion from 1921 to 1927.<\/p>\n

    14. Cuba\u2019s biggest exports are tobacco, Sugar, and nickel.<\/p>\n

    15. Cuba\u2019s Coastline is 3500 miles long.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”545″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]16. There are just 2 countries in the world where Coca Cola cannot be bought or sold, Cuba and North Korea.<\/p>\n

    17. Cuban cigars are known to be the finest in the world, cigar festivals like Festival Del Habano are held in Cuba every year.<\/p>\n

    18. Voting in Cuba is legally mandatory.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”547″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]19. Cuba was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492 and was controlled by Spain until 1898. During April-September 1980 over 120,000 Cubans migrated to the U.S all freely allowed to do so by Fidel Castro, now Miami Is a melting pot for Cuban culture.<\/p>\n

    20. Pico Turquino situated in the Gran Parque Nacional Sierra Maestra is the highest mountain in Cuba with an elevation of 1972m\/6469 ft.<\/p>\n

    21. Cuba is one of the most ecofriendly holiday destinations in the world, it was ranked the world\u2019s most sustainable country by the sustainable development index in 2015.<\/p>\n

    22. The first Spanish settlement in Cuba was in Barocoa in 1511.<\/p>\n

    23. Cubans love to Dance! Cuba is famous for its Salsa dancing, it\u2019s also crazy about Rumba, Mambo and Cha-cha-cha, Trova and Danzon (this is the official Music and Dance of Cuba dating back to the 1800\u2019s)<\/p>\n

    24. The first French settlement in Cuba was in 1819 with the creation of the town of Cienfuegos.<\/p>\n

    25. Cuba has become LGBT friendly, with Gay marriages set to become legal and hotels catering specifically for the LGBT community opening across the Island.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”546″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]26. Cuba\u2019s healthcare system has been recognized around the world for its excellence and efficiency and it is at the cutting edge of medical science, it has developed two COVID-19 vaccinations that are over 90% affective, its groundbreaking science includes a lung cancer vaccine.<\/p>\n

    27. Cuba\u2019s national currency is the Cuban paseo (CUP) this currency is worthless outside of Cuba. Once you are in Cuba you can change your currency to CUPs at airports, banks, and hotels. Cash points are few and far between and often empty, it is also worth noting that U.S dollars are currently not allowed to circulate in the Country.<\/p>\n

    28. Part of the movie the Godfather was filmed in the Nacional De Cuba hotel in Havana.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”548″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]29. Cuba boasts some of the best beaches in the world, regularly voted so by visitors on trip advisor, it boasts over 400 natural beaches on the Island.<\/p>\n

    30. Cuba\u2019s ballet is world class: The Great theatre of Havana<\/a> is home to the Cuban national ballet company which was founded in 1948 and is recognized as being one of the finest in the world, Cubans idolise some of its biggest stars and people travel from all over the world to try and catch a performance.<\/p>\n

    31. Cuba makes great Coffee: Cuban coffee is strong and sweet, it\u2019s normally served black in small cups, a cup of this aromatic coffee is a staple in all activities of Cuban life. The usual alternative to this coffee is a weaker version referred to as \u201cAmerican Coffee\u201d.<\/p>\n

    32. Cuba makes some of the world\u2019s best cocktails: Cuba is home to many of the world\u2019s most famous cocktails, most contain Cuba\u2019s own world class rums, there are over 33 brands of rum and 20 distilleries throughout the Island. Some famous Cuban cocktails include Mojito\u2019s, Daqiuiri\u2019s, Cubanito (Bloody Mary with Rum not Vodka), Cuba Libre, Pina Colada, Run Collins, Platino and the Isles of Pines.<\/p>\n

    33. Cuba has 4 special holidays:<\/p>\n

    Anniversary of the Revolution<\/strong>, 1st<\/sup> January<\/strong>: On the 1st<\/sup> of January 1959 Fidel Castro and his rebel Army Triumphed in Santiago De Cuba and then headed towards Havana arriving there on the 8th <\/sup>of January.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

    May Day<\/strong>, International labour day 1st<\/sup> May<\/strong>: to celebrate the worlds workers.<\/p>\n

    Rebelliousness Day<\/strong>, 26th<\/sup> July<\/strong>: On the 26th <\/sup>of July 1953 a group of revolutionaries attempted to take the Moncasda barracks in Santiago De Cuba which was the second most important barracks at the time for the Batista Regime.<\/p>\n

    Cuban Independence Day 10th<\/sup> October<\/strong>: This date commemorates the start of the first war of independence in 1868 when Carlos Manuel De Cespedes freed his slaves and urged them to join him and fight against the colonial power of Spain, Cespedes was killed during the first war he started, but a series of wars followed on from what he started until 1898 and the republic was established 4 years later.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”549″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]34. Cuba has some of the best boxers of all time: It is home to 78 Olympic medals to date, 41 of which were gold. Cuban\u2019s love boxing, of its current estimated 99000 athletes, 19000 are boxers.<\/p>\n

    35. Cuba\u2019s population currently stands at just over 11.3 million people, 2.7 million live in Havana it\u2019s capital city.<\/p>\n

    36. Weddings in Cuba <\/a><\/strong>are legally recognized in the UK.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”550″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]37. Cuba makes its own beer and it\u2019s very good! Most provinces produce their own beer, there are 6 breweries in Cuba, the most widespread local brews being Bucanero, a light bodied and fairly bitter beer with a clean finish. Cristal is a light brew great on a sunny day, Hatuey has been bottled at Santiago De Cuba since 1927, maybe brewed in the southern province of Holguin. There is also now a bar in Plaza Viejas in the old town of Havana that produces its own beer, Clara which is a light larger version and Fuerte which is a heavier version.<\/p>\n

    38. The national dish of Cuba is Ropa Vieja. This is a traditional stew most often served with Rice and black beans. Cuba\u2019s cuisine encompasses a wide range of cultures and influences from Spanish, African, French, Arab and Chinese. Pork and Chicken are the most common meats in Cuba although fish and other seafoods are very popular especially in tourist resorts. Traditional Cuban cooking is known as Comida Criolla, many dishes include garlic and onions, but no other spices, which some people may find a little bland. Many restaurants however will adapt their menus to suit all tastes and styles. Rice and beans are the most typical Cuban dish and comes in 2 main versions, one with kidney beans and the other with Black beans, these are known locally as Congri and Morosa (literally Moors and Christians). Popular specialities include Cerdo Asado (Roast Pork), Pollo Asado (Roast Chicken), Langosta (Lobster), Camarones (Shrimps or Pawns), Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken and Rice), Yuca\/Cassava (Root vegetable), Boniato (Sweet Potato), Platantos Verdes (Green banana crisps), Chicharritas (Banana chips) and Tostones (slices of crushed green plantain).<\/p>\n

    39. Cuba has some of the best fishing in the world. It is home to over 900 different species of fish, of which 22 are endemic and attracts big game fishers, fly fishers and naturalists from all over the world.<\/p>\n

    40. Cuba has about 60000 vintage American cars from the 1940\u2019s and 1950\u2019s including Chevrolets, Fords, Pontiacs, Buicks, and Dodges to name a few.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”551″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”422″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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