Cuba’s population currently stands at just over 11.3 million people, 2.7 million of which reside in the capital city of Havana. Cuba is one of the most ecofriendly holiday destinations in the world, it was ranked the world’s most sustainable country by the sustainable development index in 2015. As well as, Cuba has one of the lowest crime rates in the world.
Cuba’s tropical weather is fantastic for the best getaway holiday, to relax under the sunny day. The Cuban architecture is very unique and fascinating, just being in Havana alone feels like being taken back to the 20th century. As Havana is filled with old and yet very sturdy buildings and verity of vintage American cars from the 1940’s and 1950’s including Chevrolets, Fords, Pontiacs, Buicks, and Dodges to name a few.
Cuba has nine 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.
Cuba is the largest Caribbean Island and the 17th largest island in the world. Located between the North and the South of America, Cuba is situated only 180 km away from Florida and 140 km away from Bahamas. Cuba’s coast line is over 5600 km long. At certain clear nights, it is possible to see Florida lights from the coast of Cuba.
Cuba is home to wide range of exotic animal kingdom. Over 350 uniquely identified bird species, twenty of which are endemic birds. Staggering 54 different types of shark species lurking deep under the Cuban sea. All types of unique and exotic plants can be found in Cuba, around hundred different species of Palm trees, ninety of which are endemic to Cuba and 25000 species of Orchids, including the world’s most recently discovered species the Tetramicra riparia. 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.
Now some interesting facts about Cubans! Cubans are famous for dancing. Salsa, Rumba, Mambo, Cha-cha-cha, Trova and Danzon dances are ingrained in Cuban tradition and culture. Cuban literacy rate amongst the adult population is staggering 96.7 per cent high. Which put Cuba amongst one of the highly intellectual nations. Cubans love to play chess. From the young school students, to elderly population.
Cuba’s biggest exports are tobacco, Sugar, and nickel. Cuba is famously known for locally producing and exporting hand rolled from natural tobacco leaves cigars, such as world premium quality Cohiba cigars. Most Cuban provinces produce their own beer, there are 6 breweries in Cuba. Cuba also produces great strong and sweet coffee which is served black in small cups.
Cuba has one of the most intelligent and highly skilled doctors in the world, many of whom study in Cuba in order to later in life help patients around the world. Cuba’s healthcare system has been recognized around the world for its excellence and efficiency and it is at the cutting edge of medical science.
Cubans love boxing, of its current estimated 99000 athletes, 19000 are boxers. Cuba has some of the best boxers and combat athletes of all time. As it is a home to 78 Olympic medals to date, 41 of which were gold medalists. Some of the famous and notable Cuban boxers and combat athletes are the WBA, WBO world famous Cuban boxer Guillermo Rigondeaux and a UFC combat athlete, Yoel Romero, amongst other world leading and professional athletes.
Cuba has become LGBT friendly, with gay marriages set to become legal and hotels catering specifically for the LGBT community opening across the Island.