Cuba

Cuba is an island country in the Caribbean Sea. It is the largest island in the Caribbean. Cuba is famous for its old-fashioned cars, lively music, and colorful buildings. Spanish is the main language spoken there.

Land and People

About 11 million people live in Cuba. The capital city is Havana. Cuba has beautiful beaches, green mountains, and warm weather all year. Most people live in cities along the coast.

Painting of an early Spanish governor who ruled Cuba.
Painting of an early Spanish governor who ruled Cuba. (Unknown authorUnknown author / Wikimedia Commons)

Culture and Fun Facts

Cubans love music and dancing, especially salsa. Old American cars from the 1950s still drive through the streets. Baseball is the most popular sport. Cuban food includes rice, beans, and roasted pork.

Fun Facts

  • Cuba has thousands of old cars from the 1950s that still run today.
  • The world's smallest bird, the bee hummingbird, lives only in Cuba.
  • Cuba has one of the highest literacy rates in the world.

Did You Know?

The bee hummingbird is found only in Cuba and is the tiniest bird in the world. It is about the size of a large bumblebee. Its eggs are smaller than coffee beans.