Cuba, Fauna, Climate, Cuba National Anthem, Cuba Religion, Travel to Cuba tips. - Cuba Data

Article Index Cuba, Fauna, Climate, Cuba National Anthem, Cuba Religion, Travel to Cuba tips. Cuba Geography Cuba Data Tips for tourists, travel to Cuba All Pages Page 3 of 4 Official Name: República de Cuba Capital: La Habana Official Language: Spanish National Anthem: Composed by Pedro (Perucho) Figueredo in the city of Bayamo in 1867 Cuban Flag: Created in 1849. It was hoisted for the first time in 1850, in the city of Cardenas, province of Matanzas. Each element of the national emblem has a special meaning. The equilateral triangle is a clear reference to the yearning for liberty, equality and fraternity. The color red portends the spilling of blood that would be required to win independence. The single star located in the middle of the triangle is a symbol of absolute freedom. The three blue stripes represent the eastern, central and western provinces into which the island was formerly divided. The two white strips signify the purity and virtue of the Cuban people. Cuban Shield: It symbolizes Cuba's geographic position, a golden key at the entrance of the Gulf of Mexico, its hopes for a luminous future, its sovereign condition and the industrious, indomitable nature of its people National tree of Cuba: La Palma Real, Royal Palm. National flower of Cuba: La Mariposa, Butterfly Lily National Bird of Cuba: El Tocororo, The Trogan Bird Religion: Cuba is a lay country with freedom of religion. the Catholic and Afro-Cuban religions are the most popular. Population: More than 11 millions of inhabitants Population's Density: 100 inhabitants per km² Ethnic Composition: White (around 60%), Mulattos (around 28%) Black (around 12%) Asian (0,2%) Average Age: 35,5 years Structure of the Population: Urban 73.8%, Rural 26.2% Cuban traditional dish: Pork meat, plain rice, black beans, fried bananas and tapioca with "mojo" Traditional Cuban Cocktails: Mojito (white cuban rum, soda water, lemon, hierba buena and sugar), Cuba libre (cuban rum, cola softdrink, lemon), Daiquirí (lemon, sugar, crushed ice and sugar) << Prev - Next >>