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Tourism

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	== Tourism ==		== Tourism ==
	* Popular destinations include Old San Juan, El Yunque National Forest, Bioluminescent Bays, and numerous beach resorts		* Popular destinations include '''Old San Juan''', '''El Yunque National Forest''', '''Bioluminescent Bays''', and numerous beach resorts
	* U.S. citizens can travel there without a passport		* U.S. citizens can travel there without a passport
	* Vibrant festivals, colonial architecture, and natural beauty draw millions of visitors		* Vibrant festivals, colonial architecture, and natural beauty draw millions of visitors

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Fun Facts

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	* Puerto Rico means "Rich Port" in Spanish		* Puerto Rico means "Rich Port" in Spanish
	* Hosts the world’s second-largest single-dish radio telescope (Arecibo, before collapse)		* Hosts the world’s second-largest single-dish radio telescope (Arecibo, before collapse)
	* Home to several Miss Universe winners		* Home to several '''Miss Universe winners'''

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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	== Education and Institutions ==		== Education and Institutions ==
	* Home to the University of Puerto Rico system and several private universities		* Home to the '''University of Puerto Rico''' system and several private universities
	* Education is delivered in Spanish, though English is widely taught		* Education is delivered in Spanish, though English is widely taught
	* Follows a system similar to U.S. public schooling		* Follows a system similar to U.S. public schooling

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	== Transportation ==		== Transportation ==
	* Served by Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU)		* Served by '''Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport''' (SJU)
	* Well-developed highways; no intercity rail, but San Juan has a metro line		* Well-developed highways; no intercity rail, but San Juan has a metro line
	* U.S. traffic laws and licensing systems apply		* U.S. traffic laws and licensing systems apply

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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Puerto Rico
| official_name = Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
| settlement_type = Unincorporated territory
| image_skyline =
| image_caption = View of San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico
| subdivision_name = United States
| subdivision_name1 = Caribbean (Greater Antilles)
| capital = [[San Juan]]
| largest_city = San Juan
| established_date = 1898 (ceded by Spain to the U.S.)
| population_total = 3.2 million
| area_total_km2 = 9,104
| timezone = Atlantic (AST, UTC−4)
| postal_code = 00600–00999
| area_code = 787, 939
}}
'''Puerto Rico''' is an unincorporated territory of the [[United States]] located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. Known for its vibrant culture, tropical climate, and strategic location, Puerto Rico is officially known as the '''Commonwealth of Puerto Rico''' and has a unique blend of Spanish, African, and American influences.

== Overview ==
* Residents are U.S. citizens but cannot vote in presidential elections unless residing in a U.S. state
* Governed under a local constitution with its own governor and legislature
* Represented in Congress by a non-voting resident commissioner

== Capital ==
* The capital is '''[[San Juan]]''', a major cultural and economic hub on the island’s northern coast

== History ==
* Originally inhabited by the '''Taíno people'''
* Colonized by Spain in 1493 following Columbus’ second voyage
* Became a U.S. territory after the '''Spanish-American War''' in 1898
* Voted multiple times in referendums on potential statehood vs independence

== Culture ==
* Official languages: '''Spanish''' and '''English'''
* Strong heritage in music (salsa, reggaetón, bomba), art, and dance
* Known for its cuisine, including mofongo, lechón, and arroz con gandules

== Economy ==
* Economy includes manufacturing (pharmaceuticals, electronics), services, tourism, and agriculture
* Uses the U.S. dollar and follows U.S. banking and business laws
* Faces challenges such as debt crises, hurricanes (notably Maria in 2017), and migration

== Tourism ==
* Popular destinations include **Old San Juan**, **El Yunque National Forest**, **Bioluminescent Bays**, and numerous beach resorts
* U.S. citizens can travel there without a passport
* Vibrant festivals, colonial architecture, and natural beauty draw millions of visitors

== Education and Institutions ==
* Home to the **University of Puerto Rico** system and several private universities
* Education is delivered in Spanish, though English is widely taught
* Follows a system similar to U.S. public schooling

== Transportation ==
* Served by **Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport** (SJU)
* Well-developed highways; no intercity rail, but San Juan has a metro line
* U.S. traffic laws and licensing systems apply

== Fun Facts ==
* Puerto Rico means "Rich Port" in Spanish
* Hosts the world’s second-largest single-dish radio telescope (Arecibo, before collapse)
* Home to several **Miss Universe winners**

== See Also ==
* [[San Juan]]
* [[U.S. Territories]]
* [[United States Geography]]