Facts about Puerto Rico
WEBGet to know some basic facts about Puerto Rico, like the official languages, currency used, transportation information and more. Get to know the Island before your visit— from local tips to essential travel facts.
Puerto Rico | History, Geography, & Points of Interest
WEB3 days ago · Puerto Rico, self-governing island commonwealth of the West Indies, associated with the United States. The easternmost island of the Greater Antilles chain, it lies approximately 50 miles (80 km) east of the Dominican Republic, 40 miles (65 km) west of the Virgin Islands, and 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of the U.S. state of Florida.
Puerto Rico - Wikipedia
WEBLocated about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of Miami, Florida, between the Dominican Republic in the Greater Antilles and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Lesser Antilles, it consists of the eponymous main island and numerous smaller islands, including Vieques, Culebra, and …
Puerto Rico Travel Guide | Visitor Information | Discover Puerto Rico
WEBDiscover the treasures of the heart and soul of the Caribbean. Rich history and culture, exceptional food and cocktails, pristine beaches, majestic mountains, and experiences that nourish body and soul — all packed into one sun-kissed Caribbean paradise.
Puerto Rico Pictures and Facts - National Geographic Kids
WEBPuerto Rico is a tropical habitat with warm weather year-round and has the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. national forest system, El Yunque (YUHN-kay) National Forest. It’s one of the...
Welcome to Puerto Rico! Visitor Information, History, and Culture
WEBPuerto Rico, officially known as the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico), is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands. Puerto Rico is only 100 miles long by 35 ...
Puerto Rico - The World Factbook
WEBAug 7, 2024 · Populated for centuries by aboriginal peoples, Puerto Rico was claimed by the Spanish Crown in 1493 after Christopher COLUMBUS' second voyage to the Americas.
Explore Puerto Rico: History, Culture & Attractions
WEBAs the third largest island in the United States, Puerto Rico has a land area of 3,425 square miles, or three times the size of Rhode Island. It ranks as the 82nd largest island in the world. In the Atlantic Ocean, the deepest point is the Milwaukee Depth which lies in the Puerto Rico Trench.
Puerto Rico ‑ San Juan, Flag & Map - HISTORY
WEBSep 28, 2017 · Puerto Rico is a large Caribbean island of roughly 3,500 square miles located in the West Indies. It’s the easternmost island of the Greater Antilles chain, which also includes Cuba,...
The Island of Puerto Rico - Discover Puerto Rico
WEBPuerto Rico is an archipelago in the Caribbean Sea consisting of the main island, four small islands, and hundreds of cays and islets. The island territory is only 100 miles long and 35 miles wide (8,870 square kilometers).
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