El Cocodrilo
Cuba is sometimes called “El Cocodrilo” (The Alligator) because it looks like an alligator from above. The word “Cuba” comes from the native language of Tano, which is spoken on the island. This place’s name comes from either the word Cubao, which means a lot of green lands or the word cabana, which means a beautiful place.
El Cocodrilo
El Caiman is another name for the country that comes from the shape of the island of Cuba. In the 1600s, this name was given to the island of Cuba.
Monopoly Was A Popular Game In Cuba
Even though the game was popular in Cuba, Fidel Castro was able to get it taken away. He gave the order to throw away each and every set. If you have a Monopoly set at home in this socialist country, you might get into more trouble than just a heated argument with your family.
Monopoly Was A Popular Game In Cuba
At the start of his dictatorship, Fidel Castro told everyone to destroy everything. Before the revolution in 1959, many Cubans liked to play Monopoly. Also, local printers made a fake version of the game called Capitolio, which was a clear violation of Parker Brothers’ copyright.
