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Puerto Rico (Spanish for 'rich port'; abbreviated PR; Taino: Borikén or Borinquen), officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Estado Libre Asociado

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-San Juan, Puerto Rico

colonists in 1521, who called it Ciudad de Puerto Rico ("City of Puerto Rico", Spanish for rich port city). Puerto Rico's capital is the second oldest European-established

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-History of Puerto Rico

The history of Puerto Rico began with the settlement of the Ortoiroid people before 430 BC. At the time of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Political status of Puerto Rico

(Spanish: Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, lit. 'Free Associated State of Puerto Rico'). As such, the island of Puerto Rico is neither a sovereign nation

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Municipalities of Puerto Rico

municipalities of Puerto Rico (Spanish: municipios de Puerto Rico) are the second-level administrative divisions in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. There are

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Ponce, Puerto Rico

pronunciation: [ˈponse] ) is a city and a municipality on the southern coast of Puerto Rico. The most populated city outside the San Juan metropolitan area, was

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rico statehood movement

The Puerto Rico statehood movement (Spanish: movimiento estadista de Puerto Rico) aims to make Puerto Rico a state of the United States. Puerto Rico is

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Flag of Puerto Rico

The flag of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Bandera de Puerto Rico) represents Puerto Rico and its people. It consists of five equal horizontal stripes, alternating

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez, Puerto Rico

locally [maʝaˈweʔ]) is a city and the eighth-largest municipality in Puerto Rico. It was founded as Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria de Mayagüez

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Economy of Puerto Rico

The economy of Puerto Rico is classified as a high income economy by the World Bank and as the most competitive economy in Latin America by the World

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Bayamón, Puerto Rico

pronunciation: [baʝaˈmon], locally [baʝaˈmoŋ]) is a city, municipality of Puerto Rico and suburb of San Juan located in the northern coastal valley, north

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Taxation in Puerto Rico

in Puerto Rico consists of taxes paid to the United States federal government and taxes paid to the Government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Payment

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Ricans

Borincanos, or Puertorros, are the people of Puerto Rico, the inhabitants and citizens of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and their descendants, including those

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Culebra, Puerto Rico

municipality of Puerto Rico and geographically part of the Spanish Virgin Islands. It is located approximately 17 miles (27 km) east of the Puerto Rican mainland

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Popular Democratic Party (Puerto Rico)

(Spanish: Partido Popular Democrático, PPD) is a political party in Puerto Rico that advocates to continue as a Commonwealth of the United States with

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Demographics of Puerto Rico

The population of Puerto Rico has been shaped by native American settlement, European colonization especially under the Spanish Empire, slavery and economic

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Independence movement in Puerto Rico

Throughout the history of Puerto Rico, its inhabitants have initiated several movements to gain independence for the island, first from the Spanish Empire

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rico campaign

The Puerto Rico campaign was the American military sea and land operation on the island of Puerto Rico during the Spanish–American War. The offensive began

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, Puerto Rico

pronunciation: [aɾeˈsiβo]) is a city and municipality on the northern coast of Puerto Rico, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, located north of Utuado and Ciales;

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Resident commissioner of Puerto Rico

The resident commissioner of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Comisionado Residente de Puerto Rico) is a non-voting member of the United States House of Representatives

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Córdova, is a city and municipality located in the northwestern tip of Puerto Rico, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, north of Aguada

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-List of Puerto Ricans

notable people from Puerto Rico which includes people who were born in Puerto Rico (Borinquen) and people who are of full or partial Puerto Rican descent.

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Afro–Puerto Ricans

possessions in the Caribbean to emigrate to Puerto Rico, to provide a population base to support the Puerto Rican garrison. The Spanish decree of 1789

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rican cuisine

Puerto Rican cuisine consists of the cooking style and traditional dishes original to Puerto Rico. It has been primarily a fusion influenced by the ancestors

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Governor of Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico (Spanish: gobernador de Puerto Rico) is the head of government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and commander-in-chief of the Puerto Rico

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Caguas, Puerto Rico

locally [ˈkawaʔ]) is a city and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the Central Mountain Range of Puerto Rico, south of San Juan and Trujillo Alto, west

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Currencies of Puerto Rico

The currencies of Puerto Rico closely follow the historic development of Puerto Rico. As a Province of Spain (Autonomous Community) and a territory of

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Federal voting rights in Puerto Rico

Voting rights of United States citizens who live in Puerto Rico, like the voting rights of residents of other United States territories, differ from those

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Geography of Puerto Rico

The geography of Puerto Rico consists of an archipelago located between the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, east of Hispaniola, west of the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Music of Puerto Rico

of Puerto Rico has evolved as a heterogeneous and dynamic product of diverse cultural resources. The most conspicuous musical sources of Puerto Rico have

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Miss Puerto Rico

Miss Puerto Rico is a national title bestowed on the women representing Puerto Rico in international beauty pageants. In 1987, Puerto Rico became the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-New Progressive Party (Puerto Rico)

PNP) is a political party in Puerto Rico that advocates statehood. The PNP is one of the two major parties in Puerto Rico with significant political strength

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-University of Puerto Rico

University of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Universidad de Puerto Rico, UPR) is the main public university system in the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It is a

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rico Trench

The Puerto Rico Trench is located on the boundary between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The oceanic trench, the deepest in the Atlantic, is

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

a city, suburb of San Juan and municipality in the northern part of Puerto Rico, located in the northern coast of the island, north of Aguas Buenas,

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-History of the Jews in Puerto Rico

The Jewish immigration to Puerto Rico began in the 15th century with the arrival of the anusim (variously called conversos, Crypto-Jews, Secret Jews or

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rico national football team

The Puerto Rico national football team (Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Puerto Rico) represents Puerto Rico in men's international football, and are governed

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

The University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus (UPRM) or Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez (RUM) in Spanish (also referred to as Colegio and CAAM in allusion

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rican Independence Party

The Puerto Rican Independence Party (Spanish: Partido Independentista Puertorriqueño, PIP) is a social-democratic political party in Puerto Rico that campaigns

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-House of Representatives of Puerto Rico

Representatives of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico) is the lower house of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico, the bicameral

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rico Police

The Puerto Rico Police (Spanish: Policía de Puerto Rico), officially the Puerto Rico Police Bureau, is a law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Cayey, Puerto Rico

officially Cayey de Muesas, is a mountain town and municipality in central Puerto Rico located on the Sierra de Cayey within the Central Mountain range, north

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Bomba (Puerto Rico)

to a variety of musical styles and associated dances originating in Puerto Rico. It was developed by enslaved Africans and their descendants in sugar

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Juan-Caguas-Fajardo Combined Statistical Area in Puerto Rico. Fajardo is the hub of much of the recreational boating in Puerto Rico and a popular launching port to Culebra

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Jíbaro (Puerto Rico)

Jíbaro (Spanish: [ˈxiβaɾo]) is a word used in Puerto Rico to refer to the countryside people who farm the land in a traditional way. The jíbaro is a self-subsistence

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Senate of Puerto Rico

of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Senado de Puerto Rico) is the upper house of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico, the territorial legislature of Puerto Rico

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rico Islanders

The Puerto Rico Islanders were a professional association football team based in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. They played in several different leagues from 2004

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Utuado, Puerto Rico

Utuado (Spanish pronunciation: [uˈtwaðo]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the central mountainous region of the island known as the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Politics of Puerto Rico

The politics of Puerto Rico take place in the framework of a democratic republic form of government that is under the jurisdiction and sovereignty of

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rico men's national basketball team

The Puerto Rico national basketball team (Spanish: Selección de Baloncesto de Puerto Rico) represents Puerto Rico in men's international basketball competitions

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Humacao, Puerto Rico

Humacao (Spanish pronunciation: [umaˈkao]) is a city and municipality in Puerto Rico located in the eastern coast of the island, north of Yabucoa; south of

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Dorado, Puerto Rico

pronunciation: [doˈɾaðo]) is a town and municipality on the northern coast of Puerto Rico, 15 miles (24 km) west of San Juan and is located in the northern region

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Military of Puerto Rico

of Puerto Rico is the responsibility of the United States as part of the Treaty of Paris. Locally, Puerto Rico has its own National Guard, the Puerto Rico

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Guayama, Puerto Rico

Autónomo de Guayama), is a city and municipality on the Caribbean coast of Puerto Rico. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 36,614. It

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-History of women in Puerto Rico

what became the culture and customs of Puerto Rico. In the early part of the 19th century the women in Puerto Rico were Spanish subjects and had few individual

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rican citizenship and nationality

Puerto Rico is an island in the Caribbean region in which inhabitants were Spanish nationals from 1508 until the Spanish–American War in 1898, from which

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-List of highways in Puerto Rico

highway system in Puerto Rico is composed of approximately 14,400 kilometers (8,900 mi) of roads in Puerto Rico, maintained by the Puerto Rico Department of

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Coat of arms of Puerto Rico

The coat of arms of Puerto Rico was first granted by the Spanish Crown on November 8, 1511, making it the oldest heraldic achievement still currently

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Captaincy General of Puerto Rico

The Captaincy General of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Capitanía General de Puerto Rico) was an administrative district of the Spanish Empire, created in 1580

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Manatí, Puerto Rico

Manatí (Spanish pronunciation: [manaˈti]) is a city and municipality of Puerto Rico on the northern coast, north of Morovis and Ciales; east of Florida and

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Loíza, Puerto Rico

the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico, north of Canóvanas; east of Carolina, Puerto Rico; and west of Río Grande, Puerto Rico. Loíza is spread over five

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Liberty Puerto Rico

Liberty Communications of Puerto Rico LLC (d/b/a Liberty) is a telecommunications company that provides broadband Internet access, VoIP, television and

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-List of governors of Puerto Rico

governors of Puerto Rico includes all persons who have held that post, either under Spanish or American rule. The governor of Puerto Rico is the head of

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Aguada, Puerto Rico

originally San Francisco de Asís de la Aguada, is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico, located in the northwestern coastal valley region bordering the Atlantic

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Añasco, Puerto Rico

one of its settlers, Don Luis de Añasco, is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located on the west coast of the island bordering the Mona Passage to

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico

Assembly of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Asamblea Legislativa de Puerto Rico) is the territorial legislature of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, responsible

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-List of Puerto Rico hurricanes

Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the northeast Caribbean, approximately 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Sports in Puerto Rico

Sports in Puerto Rico can be traced from the ceremonial competitions amongst the pre-Columbian Native Americans of the Arawak (Taíno) tribes who inhabited

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Salinas, Puerto Rico

locally [saˈlinaʔ]) is a town and municipality in the southern part of Puerto Rico located in the southern coast of the island, south of Aibonito and Cayey;

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Adjuntas, Puerto Rico

pronunciation: [aðˈxuntas]) is a small mountainside town and municipality in Puerto Rico located central midwestern portion of the island on the Cordillera Central

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras, Puerto Rico

a populous district of San Juan, and former town and municipality of Puerto Rico, which was merged with the municipality of San Juan in 1951. The district

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Canóvanas, Puerto Rico

pronunciation: [kaˈnoβanas], locally [kaˈnoβanaʔ]) is a town and municipality in Puerto Rico, located in the northeastern region, north of Juncos and Las Piedras;

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Miss Universe Puerto Rico

Miss Universe Puerto Rico is a national beauty pageant in Puerto Rico, held annually since 1952. Currently, the pageant is responsible for selecting the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Luquillo (Spanish pronunciation: [luˈkiʎo]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the northeast coast, northwest of Fajardo; and east of Rio

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-San Germán, Puerto Rico

municipality located in the Sabana Grande Valley of southwestern region of Puerto Rico, south of Mayagüez and Maricao, north of Lajas, east of Hormigueros and

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Fauna of Puerto Rico

The fauna of Puerto Rico is similar to other island archipelago faunas, with high endemism, and low, skewed taxonomic diversity. Bats are the only extant

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is a holiday resort situated on the south-west coast of the Spanish island of Gran Canaria. Temperatures in the winter remain

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Orocovis, Puerto Rico

Orocovis (from the Taino chief Orocobix) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the center of the island. Founded by Juan Rivera de Santiago

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Claro Puerto Rico

Claro Puerto Rico is one of the largest telecommunications services company in Puerto Rico. It is headquartered in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, and has operated

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2024

Puerto Rico 2024 will be the 68th Miss Universe Puerto Rico pageant, to be held at the Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico on

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Isabela, Puerto Rico

Isabela (Spanish pronunciation: [isaˈβela]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the north-western region of the island, north of San Sebastián;

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Florida, Puerto Rico

Florida (Spanish pronunciation: [floˈɾiða]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the karst region north of Ciales, south of Barceloneta, east

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Barceloneta, Puerto Rico

municipality in Puerto Rico located in the north region, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Florida (city and municipality in Puerto Rico), east of Arecibo

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Government of Puerto Rico

The government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is a republican form of government with separation of powers, subject to the jurisdiction and sovereignty

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Education in Puerto Rico

Education in Puerto Rico is overseen by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rico Education Council. The Department oversees all

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Aibonito, Puerto Rico

pronunciation: [ajβoˈnito]) is a small mountain town and municipality in Puerto Rico located in the Sierra de Cayey mountain range, north of Salinas; south

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Coamo, Puerto Rico

town and municipality founded in 1579 in the south-central region of Puerto Rico, located north of Santa Isabel; south of Orocovis and Barranquitas; east

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Moca, Puerto Rico

Moca (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmoka]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico, located in the north-western region of the island, north of Añasco; southeast

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Peñuelas, Puerto Rico

pronunciation: [peˈɲwelas], locally [peˈɲwelaʔ]) is a town and municipality in Puerto Rico located in the Peñuelas Valley on the southern coast of the island, south

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Yabucoa, Puerto Rico

Yabucoa (Spanish pronunciation: [ʝaβuˈkoa]) is a town and municipality in Puerto Rico located in the eastern region, north of Maunabo; south of San Lorenzo

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Yauco, Puerto Rico

(Spanish pronunciation: [ˈʝawko]) is a town and municipality in southern Puerto Rico. Although the downtown is inland, the municipality stretches to a southern

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico

(Spanish: Partido Nacionalista de , PNPR) is a Rican political party founded on September 17, 1922, in San Juan,

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

ˈβaxa]) is a town and municipality located on the coast of north central Puerto Rico. It is north of Morovis, east of Manatí, and west of Vega Alta. Vega

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Territories of the United States

Five territories (American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) are permanently inhabited, unincorporated

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Popular, Inc., doing business as Banco Popular in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and as Popular Bank in the mainland United States, is a financial

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Scouting in Puerto Rico

Scouting in Puerto Rico was introduced in the 1920s, and has been serving both boys and girls in the island since then. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA)

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Constitution of Puerto Rico

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Constitución del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico) is the controlling government document of Puerto Rico. It is composed

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Cannabis in Puerto Rico

Cannabis in Puerto Rico is illegal for recreational use. Legislation to ban cannabis was passed in 1932, and legislation to legalize medical use was passed

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico

the capital city with a bigger population than most municipalities of Puerto Rico and one of the most densely populated areas of the island (13,257.4 persons

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Interamerican University of Puerto Rico

The Inter American University of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico; often abbreviated to UIPR or Inter) is a private Christian

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rico at the Olympics

Puerto Rico first participated at the Olympic Games in 1948, and has sent athletes to compete in every Summer Olympic Games since then. Puerto Rico has

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Sears Puerto Rico

Sears Roebuck de Puerto Rico, Inc., or just Sears de Puerto Rico, was founded in 1961, as a subsidiary to the main Sears Roebuck and Company. It would

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Outline of Puerto Rico

outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Puerto Rico: The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is a self-governing unincorporated territory of the United

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-2020 Puerto Rico presidential primaries

Although Puerto Rico does not participate in U.S. presidential general elections because it is an unincorporated territory and not a state, and therefore

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Culture of Puerto Rico

The culture of Puerto Rico is the result of a number of internal and indigenous influences, both past and present. Modern cultural manifestations showcase

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Barrios of Puerto Rico

The barrios of Puerto Rico are the primary legal divisions of the seventy-eight municipalities of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico's 78 municipios are divided

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Road signs in Puerto Rico

Road signs in Puerto Rico are regulated in the Manual de Rotulación para las Vías Públicas de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico’s supplement to the Manual on Uniform

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus

The University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus (Spanish: Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras; UPR-RP, or informally La IUPI) is a public

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Ciales, Puerto Rico

pronunciation: [ˈsjales], locally [ˈsjaleʔ]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico, located on the Central Mountain Range, northwest of Orocovis; south

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Public holidays in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico celebrates all official U.S. holidays, and a of other official holidays established by the Commonwealth government. Additionally, many municipalities

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Boxing in Puerto Rico

The history of the sport of boxing in Puerto Rico is a varied and extensive one. Boxing is a major sport in the Caribbean country, and the sport has produced

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rico National Guard

The Puerto Rico National Guard (PRNG) –Spanish: Guardia Nacional de Puerto Rico– is the national guard of the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The Constitution

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-List of political parties in Puerto Rico

This article lists political parties in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico has a 'first past the post' electoral system, in which a voter can vote by party, by candidate

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-English language in Puerto Rico

language of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, English is the second official language. English is taught in all Puerto Rican schools and is the primary

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico

(Spanish pronunciation: [tɾuˈxiʝo ˈalto]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the Northern Coastal Plain, on the boundary between the karst

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Rincón, Puerto Rico

pronunciation: [riŋˈkon]) is a popular beach town and municipality of Puerto Rico founded in 1771 by Don Luis de Añasco, who previously founded Añasco

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Fort Buchanan (Puerto Rico)

United States Army installation in Puerto Rico. It is located in the metropolitan area of the capital, San Juan. Puerto Rico was part of the Spanish Empire

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Gun laws in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico, the law regulates the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition. As an unincorporated territory of the United States, Puerto Rico

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Toa Baja, Puerto Rico

(Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtoa ˈβaxa]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the northern coast, north of Toa Alta and Bayamón; east of

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-2024 Puerto Rico Republican presidential primary

The 2024 Puerto Rico Republican presidential primary was held on April 21, 2024, as part of the Republican Party primaries for the 2024 presidential election

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Shadow congressperson

existing states. As of 2021[update], only the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico currently have authorized shadow delegations to Congress. Historically

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-List of islands of Puerto Rico

islands of Puerto Rico. The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has over 143 islands, keys, islets, and atolls. Only the main island of Puerto Rico (3,363 sq mi [8

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-2024 Puerto Rico Democratic presidential primary

The 2024 Puerto Rico Democratic presidential primary was held on April 28, 2024, as part of the Democratic Party primaries for the 2024 presidential election

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Vega Alta, Puerto Rico

(Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbeɣa ˈalta]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico. Vega Alta is on the northern coast of the island, north of Morovis and

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Republican Party of Puerto Rico

of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Partido Republicano de Puerto Rico) is the local affiliate of the national United States Republican Party in Puerto Rico. The

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2023

Universe Puerto Rico 2023 was the 67th Miss Universe Puerto Rico pageant, held at the Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on August

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Hatillo, Puerto Rico

(Spanish pronunciation: [aˈtiʎo]) is a town and municipality located in Puerto Rico's north coast, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Lares and

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Capitol of Puerto Rico

The Capitol of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Capitolio de Puerto Rico), also known as Casa de las Leyes (House of Laws), and most commonly referred to as El Capitolio

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Camuy, Puerto Rico

Camuy (Spanish pronunciation: [kaˈmuj]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Lares and San Sebastián; east

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-USS Puerto Rico

USS Puerto Rico may refer to: USS Puerto Rico (CB-5) was a planned Alaska-class cruiser whose construction was canceled in 1943 USNS Puerto Rico (HST-2)

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Teatro Puerto Rico

The Teatro Puerto Rico was a music hall focused on the Latino community in the South Bronx section of New York City. During the 1940s to 1950s it presented

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

ˈroxo]) is a city and municipality situated on the southwest coast of Puerto Rico and forms part of the San Germán–Cabo Rojo metropolitan area as well

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Jayuya, Puerto Rico

Jayuya (Spanish pronunciation: [xaˈʝuʝa]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the mountainous center region of the island, north of Ponce;

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Climate of Puerto Rico

The climate of Puerto Rico in the Köppen climate classification is predominantly tropical rainforest. Temperatures throughout the year are warm to hot

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Gurabo, Puerto Rico

(Spanish pronunciation: [ɡuˈɾaβo]) is a town and municipality in eastern Puerto Rico. It is located in the central eastern region, north of San Lorenzo; south

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Military history of Puerto Rico

The recorded military history of Puerto Rico encompasses the period from the 16th century, when Spanish conquistadores battled native Taínos in the rebellion

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Sovereigntism (Puerto Rico)

movement in Puerto Rico refers to initiatives throughout the history of Puerto Rico aimed at changing the current political status of Puerto Rico to that

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Supreme Court of Puerto Rico

-66.08833 The Supreme Court of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico) is the highest court of Puerto Rico, having judicial authority to

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Naranjito, Puerto Rico

(Spanish pronunciation: [naɾaŋˈxito]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the central region of the island, south of Toa Alta; north

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas, Puerto Rico

mountain town and municipality located in the Cordillera Central region of Puerto Rico, south of Corozal and Naranjito; north of Coamo and Aibonito; west of

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Law of Puerto Rico

The legal system of Puerto Rico is a mix of the civil law and the common law systems. Puerto Rico is the only current U.S. jurisdiction whose legal system

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Guayanilla, Puerto Rico

pronunciation: [ɡwaʝaˈniʎa], locally [waʝaˈniʎa]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located on the southern coast of the island, bordering the Caribbean

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Elections in Puerto Rico

Elections in Puerto Rico are guaranteed by Article Six of the Constitution of Puerto Rico and the Electoral Code of Puerto Rico for the 21st Century Act

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Naguabo, Puerto Rico

pronunciation: [naˈɣwaβo], locally [naˈwaβo]) is a town and municipality in Puerto Rico located in the east coast of the island bordered by the Vieques Passage

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Telephone numbers in Puerto Rico

in Puerto Rico are assigned under the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). Their area codes are 787 or 939. Prior to March 1, 1996, Puerto Rico was

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Cidra, Puerto Rico

Cidra (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsiðɾa]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the central region of the island, north of Cayey; south of

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-International Wrestling Association (Puerto Rico)

conglomerate of professional wrestling promotions that originated in Puerto Rico and currently operates there. Founded in 1994 by wrestler promoter Víctor

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rico FC

Puerto Rico FC was a professional football club based in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Founded in 2015, the team played in the North American Soccer League (NASL)

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Corozal, Puerto Rico

Corozal (Spanish pronunciation: [koɾoˈsal] ) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the central-eastern region, north of Orocovis and Barranquitas;

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rican government-debt crisis

The Puerto Rican government-debt crisis was a financial crisis affecting the government of Puerto Rico. The crisis began in 2014 when three major credit

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-El Yunque (Puerto Rico)

2020. USDA Forest Service "Naguabo, Puerto Rico". weatherbase.com. Retrieved January 25, 2015. "El Yunque, Puerto Rico". welcome.topuertorico.org. Retrieved

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Isla de Mona

de Mona) is the third-largest island of the Puerto Rican archipelago, after the main island of Puerto Rico and Vieques. It is the largest of three islands

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Toa Alta, Puerto Rico

(Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtoa ˈalta]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the northern coast of the island, north of Naranjito; south

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Ceiba, Puerto Rico

pronunciation: [ˈsejβa]) is both a small town and a municipality in northeast Puerto Rico. It is named after the famous Ceiba tree. Ceiba is located in the north-east

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Comerío, Puerto Rico

Comerío (Spanish pronunciation: [komeˈɾi.o]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico in the center-eastern region of island, north of Aibonito; south of Naranjito

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Tourism in Puerto Rico

Tourism in Puerto Rico attracts millions of visitors each year, with more than 5.1 million passengers arriving at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Time in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico uses Atlantic Standard Time throughout the year, with no Daylight Saving Time, due to how close it is to the Equator. This is also true in

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Chinese immigration to Puerto Rico

Large-scale Chinese immigration to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean began during the 19th century. Chinese immigrants had to face different obstacles that

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-2020 Puerto Rican general election

General elections were held in Puerto Rico on November 3, 2020, to elect the officials of the Puerto Rican government who will serve from January 2021

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rico Air National Guard

The Puerto Rico Air National Guard (PR ANG) —Spanish: Guardia Nacional Aérea de Puerto Rico— is the aerial militia of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, an

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Quebradillas, Puerto Rico

locally [keβɾaˈðiʎaʔ]) is a town and municipality of the island of Puerto Rico located in the northern shore bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico

(Spanish pronunciation: [saˈβana ˈɣɾande]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located north of Lajas and Guánica; south of Maricao; east of San Germán;

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration

The Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration (PRRA) was one of the alphabet agencies of the New Deal established by the administration of President Franklin

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Levittown, Puerto Rico

municipality of Toa Baja, is one of the largest planned communities in Puerto Rico. Per the 2020 census, the population was 25,591. It was developed by

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-World Wrestling Council

"Consejo Mundial de Lucha"), is a professional wrestling promotion based in Puerto Rico. It was originally established as Capitol Sports Promotions in 1973 by

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Effects of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico

September 19-21, 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated the entire island of Puerto Rico and caused a major humanitarian crisis. Originally as a powerful Category

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Democratic Party (Puerto Rico)

of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Partido Demócrata de Puerto Rico) is the local affiliate of the U.S. National Democratic Party in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Maunabo, Puerto Rico

Maunabo (Spanish pronunciation: [mawˈnaβo]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the Maunabo Valley on the southeastern coast, northeast of

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Spanish settlement of Puerto Rico

Spanish settlement of Puerto Rico began in the early 1500s shortly after the formation of the Spanish state in 1493 (continuing until 1898 as a colony

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-List of Major League Baseball games played outside the United States and Canada

pandemic. Estadio Hiram Bithorn in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has hosted 49 MLB games since 2001. As Puerto Rico is a United States commonwealth, these games

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Racism in Puerto Rico

Historically, Puerto Rico, which is now an unincorporated territory of the U.S., has been dominated by a settler society of religiously and ethnically

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Juncos, Puerto Rico

pronunciation: [ˈxuŋkos]) is a town and one of the 78 municipalities of Puerto Rico. It is located in the eastern central region of the island to the west

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Rail transport in Puerto Rico

Rail transport in Puerto Rico currently consists of a 10.7-mile (17.2 km) passenger metro system in the island's metropolitan area of San Juan. Its history

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Morovis, Puerto Rico

pronunciation: [moˈɾoβis], locally [moˈɾoβiʔ]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the central region of the island, north of Orocovis, south

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico

(Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsantajsaˈβel]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the southern coast of the island, south of Coamo; east of

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Juan de Puerto Rico

Archdiocese of San Juan de Puerto Rico (Latin: Archidiœcesis Sancti Joannis Portoricensis Spanish: Arquidiócesis de San Juan de Puerto Rico) is a Latin Church

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico

(Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxwana ˈði.as]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located on the southern coast of the island, south of Jayuya, Ciales

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Corsican immigration to Puerto Rico

Corsican immigration to Puerto Rico resulted in the 19th century from widespread economic and political changes in Europe that made life difficult for

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rico Highway 2

Highway 2 (PR-2) is a road in that connects the cities of San Juan and Ponce. At 156 miles (230 km) long, it is

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-List of airports in Puerto Rico

This is a list of airports in Puerto Rico (an unincorporated territory of the United States), grouped by type and sorted by location. It contains 19 public-use

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Telecommunications in Puerto Rico

Telecommunications in Puerto Rico includes radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet. Broadcasting in Puerto Rico is regulated by the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Commonwealth (U.S. insular area)

Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico, which is named Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in English and Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico in Spanish, translating

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Proposed political status for Puerto Rico

current political status as a territory of the United States should change. Four major viewpoints emerge in principle: that

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-List of Major League Baseball players from Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico currently has the fourth-most active players in Major League Baseball (MLB) among Latin American jurisdictions, behind the Dominican Republic

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Las Piedras, Puerto Rico

(Spanish pronunciation: [las ˈpjeðɾas]), is a town and municipality in east Puerto Rico located in the central eastern region of the island, north of Yabucoa;

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rico (disambiguation)

the Caribbean Sea. Puerto Rico may also refer to: Puerto Rico, Argentina, a city Puerto Rico, El Torno, Bolivia, a town Puerto Rico, Caquetá, Colombia

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Puerto Rico Open

Puerto Rico Open is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour that was first played in 2008. It is the only PGA Tour event ever held in Puerto Rico

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico-Río Grande, Puerto Rico

(Spanish pronunciation: [ˈri.o ˈɣɾande]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located on the eastern edge of the Northern Coastal Valley, north of