What is a fun fact about Cuba?

Cuba is the largest of all islands in the Caribbean. The country also includes more than 4000 other much smaller islands and cays. From the air, the island of Cuba resembles a crocodile or alligator and so Cuba is often referred to in Spanish as El Cocodrilo or El Caimá.

Who is famous from Cuba?

Famous people from CubaFidel Castro. Military Commander. Celia Cruz. Bolero Artist. Andy García. Actor. José Martí Politician. Italo Calvino. Novelist. Silvio Rodríguez. Singer-songwriter. Jose Canseco. Baseball Player. Dámaso Pérez Prado. Mambo Artist.More items

Why are US citizens not allowed in Cuba?

As relations between Cuba and the United States deteriorated rapidly after the Cuban Revolution of 1959 and the resulting expropriation and nationalisation of businesses, the island became cut off from its traditional market by an ongoing embargo and a travel ban was imposed on U.S. citizens visiting Cuba.

Does it ever get cold in Cuba?

It gets colder as you go west. Cold fronts in Cuba only last a few days and then temperatures go back to normal, meaning neither hot nor cold, low humidity, for this season. When it gets cold, temperatures do drop to 4 or even less in some areas. Cold temperatures occur in central and western Cuba, Havana included.

Is Cuba hot or cold?

Cuba lies within the tropics, though its climate—generally hot and moist—is more properly semi- or subtropical. There are only two seasons: wet (May to November) and dry (December to April), with regional variations.