Cuba: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Cuba

Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, lying south of Florida. It has green valleys, mountains, sandy beaches and thousands of small offshore islands. It is known for its music, dance, classic old cars and colourful colonial towns.

About Havana

Havana is on the northwest coast of the island, around a large natural harbour. Its old town and fortresses are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is famous for vintage cars and the seaside Malecón promenade.

Fun facts about Cuba

1. Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean Sea.
2. The bee hummingbird, the world's smallest bird, is only about 6 centimetres long and lives in Cuba.
3. In the Viñales Valley, rounded limestone hills called mogotes rise up to 300 metres above the flat fields.
4. The lively cha-cha-chá and mambo dances were both born in Cuba.
5. The national bird, the tocororo, has red, white and blue feathers like the country's flag.
6. Besides the main island, the country includes thousands of small islands and cays.