40 Vacations - Travel Guides - Destination Puerto-rico

Interesting Facts

- The inhabitants of Puerto Rico consider themselves as Americans. However, they are extremely proud of their island and rich culture.

- Puerto Rico's population density is 1,100 people per square mile, which is considered to be one of the highest in the entire world.

- Puerto Rico has its own separate Olympic team and also competes in the global Miss Universe pageant as an independent nation.

- The island of Puerto Rico was originally called ‘San Juan Bautista'. However, now San Juan is the name of Puerto Rico's capital city.