Statehood
Apr 11, 1899
Puerto Rico
Capital
San Juan
Nickname
Isla del Encanto
Puerto Rico
About
The islands of Puerto Rico are located in the Caribbean. The territory's official title is the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The land was originally inhabited by the Ortoiroid, Saladoid, and Taíno people prior to the arrival of Christopher Columbus. Spanish is still the predominant language spoken on the islands.
Trivia
The piña colada was invented in Puerto Rico. Hunter S. Thompson's novel The Rum Diary takes place in Puerto Rico. US citizens don't need a passport to visit the territory.
