Fun facts about Havana
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Havana was originally founded in 1514 on the opposite coast, 69 km south of its current location.
Havana
Cuba
Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center. It is the most populous city, the largest by area, and the second-largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean region.
From the “History” section
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The name 'Havana' is theorized to be derived from Habaguanex, the chief of a local Taíno-speaking tribe.
Havana
Cuba
Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center. It is the most populous city, the largest by area, and the second-largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean region.
From the “Etymology” section
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In 1649, a yellow fever epidemic brought from Cartagena killed a third of Havana's population.
Havana
Cuba
Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center. It is the most populous city, the largest by area, and the second-largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean region.
From the “History” section
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Havana became known as the 'Paris of the Antilles' during the early 19th century.
Havana
Cuba
Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center. It is the most populous city, the largest by area, and the second-largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean region.
From the “History” section
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The Havana City Council was first created in 1550 during the Governorate of Cuba.
Havana
Cuba
Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center. It is the most populous city, the largest by area, and the second-largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean region.
From the “Administration” section
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