Cuban fact of the day: Christmas was not an official holiday in Cuba until 1997. Pope John Paul II visited the country in 1998, and in order to prepare for his visit, Cuba declared Christmas a national holiday.
Cuban fact of the day: Cuba is known for its cigars, which are thought to be the finest in the world. All premium Cuban cigars are manufactured by the same company.
Fun fact: In 2011, just 25% of people in Cuba had access to the internet. However, this number represents those who could visit state-controlled sites. Only 5% of the population had access to the open internet.
Cuban fact of the day: Their main exports include fish, medical products, coffee and citrus fruits. Their main imports include oil, food, chemicals and machinery.