At first the seat of government in…

1396 CE to 1539 CE

At first the seat of government in Cuba remains in Baracoa, the first village founded by Velazquez.

It is transferred in 1515 to Santiago, and finally in 1538 to Havana because of Havana's geographic location and excellent port.

Locations
Havana > La Habana Ciudad de la Habana Cuba View →

People
Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar View →

Groups
Guanahatabey View → Arawak peoples (Amerind tribe) View → Christians, Roman Catholic View → Santo Domingo, Captaincy General of View → Cuba, Governorate of View → Spain, Habsburg Kingdom of View → Cuba (Spanish Colony) View →

Topics
Colonization of the Americas, Spanish View → Encomienda system View →

Commodities
Fish and game View → Grains and produce View → Fibers View → Tobacco View →

Subjects
Environment View → Faith View → Government View →

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