4/28/2014 By: Lauryn Edens
Taino indians inhabited the area Christopher Columbus discovered the island on his second voyage
State name Spanish for “rich port” Became commonwealth on July 25, 1952 Capital is San Juan
Governor: Alejandro Garcia Padilla
English and Spanish are official languages Most of population is Christian or Roman Catholic Food includes Spanish, African, Taino and American influnces
BeachesBest For Luquillo BeachFamilies Playa HigueroSurfing Playa de PonceSwimming Rosado BeachGetting away Playa EsperanzaSnorkeling
Pedro Rossello Sila Maria Calderon Anibal Acevedo Vila Luis Fortuno Alejandro Garcia Padilla Governors of Puerto Rico