Cuba
Americas · Caribbean
- Capital
- Havana
Famous for
- Animal Bee hummingbird
- Food Ropa vieja
- Festival Carnival
- Landmark Old Havana
- Sport Baseball
Three facts
Country
Cuba is home to the bee hummingbird, the smallest known bird species on Earth.
Capital: Havana
Havana still marks an old curfew tradition with a nightly cannon shot from its harbour fortress.
Flag
Cuba's flag first flew in 1850, raised in Cárdenas during a failed expedition led by Narciso López.
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