Puerto Rico
Territory
Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island and unincorporated U.S. territory with a landscape of mountains, waterfalls and the El Yunque tropical rainforest. In San Juan, the capital and largest city, the Isla Verde area is known for its hotel strip, beach...
Capital: San Juan
Population: 3.222 million (2022)
Governor: Pedro Pierluisi
Official languages: Spanish and English
Before annexation: Captaincy General of Puerto Rico
Calling code: +1 (787), +1 (939)
Cession from Spain: 10 December 1898
Puerto Rico officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island, Commonwealth, and unincorporated territory of the United States.
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Rich history and culture, exceptional food and cocktails, pristine beaches, majestic mountains, and experiences that nourish body and soul — all packed into one ...
From a coastline of nearly 300 sandy beaches to maze-like caves to bioluminescent pools, there's much to explore here. Puerto Rico is home to three of the five ...
It is situated in the northeastern Caribbean Sea, its northern shore facing the Atlantic Ocean. Two small islands off the east coast, Vieques and Culebra, are ...
Puerto Rico is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Pinones · Coamo Thermal Hot Springs · Cabo Rojo Lighthouse · Miramar · Toro Negro State ...
Background. Populated for centuries by aboriginal peoples, Puerto Rico was claimed by the Spanish Crown in 1493 after Christopher COLUMBUS' second voyage to ...
Since Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, locals are American citizens, and American travelers can enter the Island without carrying a passport.
Governor. Governor Pedro Pierluisi · Contact Governor Pierluisi. Phone: 1-787-721-7000. Main address: PO Box 9020082. San Juan, PR 00902-0082 ...
