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The name 'Havana' is theorized to be derived from Habaguanex, the chief of a local Taíno-speaking tribe.

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Havana

Cuba

Country
Cuba
Population
2.1M
Coordinates
23.11, -82.37
151st most populous city in the world

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.

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