| Cuba is a fascinating country, and not just because | | | | omen, Cuba's wildlife is actually surprisingly benign - it's |
| of its revolutionary history. Indeed, there are several | | | | one of the few countries to have no animals or |
| interesting tidbits that few people know about - here | | | | plants which are dangerous to humans, so you can |
| are my 5 favourite interesting facts about Cuba - I'm | | | | feel safe on your holiday in Cuba. |
| confident there will be at least a couple of surprises | | | | Cuba has a national bird, tree and flower |
| in here! If you're planning on taking a Cuban holiday, a | | | | Here's some interesting information on Cuba: it has a |
| little research into the country can prove an eye | | | | national bird, tree and flower. Each has its own special |
| opening experience... | | | | meanings: The flower is the Butterfly Jasmine, and |
| Castro's speeches are longer than most | | | | represents purity, rebelliousness and independence. |
| feature-length films | | | | The national tree is the Royal Palm for its strength - |
| Much has been written and said about Cuba's former | | | | it can survive storm force winds and hurricanes. |
| president Fidel Castro, but few can argue that he's | | | | Finally, the national bird is the Tocoroco, which shares |
| an incredible man. The 81 year old has lived through | | | | the colours of the Cuban flag - red, white and blue. |
| an estimated 600+ assassination attempts, the Cold | | | | Nature lovers should be able to find all of these on |
| War and 9 US presidents. He also is known for his | | | | holiday in Cuba. |
| long speeches - indeed, he holds a place in the | | | | Che Guevara Wasn't the First Celebrated |
| Guinness book of records for his 1960 speech to the | | | | Revolutionary |
| United Nations which lasted 4 hours and 29 minutes. | | | | Although you can't get very far in Cuba without |
| Amazingly, this pales in comparison to his best within | | | | seeing the iconic image of Che Guevara, he and |
| Cuba - a jaw dropping 7 hours and 10 minutes at the | | | | Castro weren't the first Cuban revolutionary heroes |
| 1986 Communist Party Conference in Havana. Now | | | | to be celebrated. Jose Marti was a revolutionary who |
| he's retired from the role, there's no risk of being | | | | died in 1895 in battle fighting for independence from |
| stuck listening to one on a Cuba holiday! | | | | Spain - the war ended 3 years later. He spent his |
| The country has outstanding free healthcare despite | | | | time in and out of prison, writing papers and fighting |
| its poverty | | | | for the cause - it's no wonder he's still revered to this |
| Despite widespread poverty and being free for all, | | | | day as a hero. |
| Cuba's healthcare is amongst the best in the world. | | | | His legacy is still felt in the island - many streets bear |
| An interesting fact about Cuba is that the average | | | | his name and you'd be hard pressed to miss the Jose |
| life expectancy is around 76 years, and its medical | | | | Marti Memorial in the Plaza de la Revolucion! Indeed, |
| technology is amongst their most successful exports. | | | | when you take your Cuba holiday, you may well |
| Indeed, Cuban scientists were behind vaccines for | | | | touch down in Jose Marti airport! There's no shortage |
| hepatitis B and meningitis B. If you get sick on your | | | | of stories and information in Cuba about the man. |
| luxury Cuba holiday, you are entitled to the same | | | | There are many more interesting facts about Cuba |
| excellent healthcare as the locals. | | | | which will surprise and intrigue, just through reading |
| The locals think Cuba looks like a crocodile... | | | | through the island's action packed history. Certainly a |
| Cubans often refer to Cuba as El Cocodrilo. The | | | | little research into its history means that you'll get a |
| reason for this is simple - viewed from above, the | | | | lot more from your luxury Cuban holiday. |
| island is said to resemble a crocodile. Despite this bad | | | | |