| For such a little island nation, Cuba has | | | | United States tried to invade it multiple |
| certainly played a big part in recent | | | | times from Florida. In 1848, the United |
| history. Here are ten interesting things | | | | States gave up and offered Spain $100 million |
| about Cuba that you should know.The Caribbean | | | | dollars for Cuba. The offer was rejected.3. |
| is full of interesting and beautiful islands. | | | | In 1898, the Spanish-American war resulted in |
| Cuba is one, but what makes it stick out? | | | | Cuba becoming a US Trusteeship for 20 years |
| Here are some hints.1. Cuba is an island | | | | and the Spanish being expelled. In 1902, the |
| located at the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico. | | | | US abandoned this position and granted Cuba |
| It is the largest island of the Antilles with | | | | its independence.4. Cuba was an ally of the |
| a total surface area is 110,992 square | | | | United States in World War II.5. In 1952, |
| meters. The population is over eleven million | | | | then president Sergeant Fulgencio Batista |
| people.2. Cuba was claimed by Christopher | | | | lost a popular election and responded with a |
| Columbus as a Spanish colony in 1492. In the | | | | military coup to take control of the |
| 1800s, the British captured it for one year, | | | | government. |
| but lost it back to Spain the next year. The | | | | |