Cuba, a large Caribbean island nation under communist rule, is known for its white-sand beaches, rolling mountains, cigars and rum. It is the most populated country in the Caribbean with more than 11 million residents. It’s capital is Havana. Cuba most popular sport is baseball. Cuba is a very hot and tropical country and it has only snowed once in Cuba and this was on March 12 1857. The language spoken in Cuba is mostly Spanish and it has a 99.8% literacy rate, which is one of the highest in the world. It’s most popular sport is baseball and a majority of people in Cuba are good at it . Cuba gained independence in 1902.