Cuba is a country in Caribbean, North America with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Cuba that most people don't know.
Cuba has the highest number of doctors per capita of any country in the world and exports medical professionals globally. It is also remarkable for its preservation of 1950s American cars, which still cruise the streets of Havana daily.
Cuba has one of the highest literacy rates in the world at 99.7%.
Cuba has more doctors per capita than almost any other country.
Cuba's vintage American cars from the 1950s are a direct result of the US trade embargo.
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean.
Cuba has the highest number of doctors per capita of any country in the world and exports medical professionals globally. It is also remarkable for its preservation of 1950s American cars, which still cruise the streets of Havana daily.
Cuba is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
A UNESCO baroque colonial cityscape with pastel buildings and iconic classic American cars
A UNESCO valley of dramatic limestone mogotes rising above tobacco and coffee fields
A UNESCO colonial sugar town frozen in the 19th century with cobblestone streets
A 20km strip of powdery white sand widely considered the Caribbean's finest beach
Cuba has the highest number of doctors per capita of any country in the world and exports medical professionals globally. It is also remarkable for its preservation of 1950s American cars, which still cruise the streets of Havana daily.
The capital of Cuba is Havana.
Cuba has a population of approximately 11.1M.
The official language of Cuba is Spanish.
Cuba gained independence in 1898.
Cuba uses the Peso (CUP).