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Puerto Rico (IPA: /ˌpwertoˈriko/), officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Spanish: "Estao Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" [literally, English: "Associated Free State of Puerto Rico"), is a semi-autonomous territory of the United States located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of the Virgin Islands. The territory is composed of an archipelago that includes the main island of Puerto Rico and a number of smaller islands and keys, the largest of which are Vieques, Culebra, and Mona. The main island of Puerto Rico is the smallest by land area but third largest by population among the four Greater Antilles (Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico).

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  • Of the non-state U.S. territories, areas & districts, the only one that is larger in area than the smallest state
  • Formerly mayor of San Juan, in 2001 Sila Calderon became the first woman governor of this U.S. commonwealth
  • In 1953, this island's first year as a U.S. commonwealth, 75,000 residents moved to the mainland
  • ZIP codes beginning 007 won't get mail to James Bond but to this Caribbean commonwealth
  • The Hatillo Festival of the Masks is a colorful December event in this U.S. commonwealth
  • When Columbus reached this future U.S. commonwealth in 1493, he named it San Juan Bautista
  • This commonwealth's anthem is "La Borinquena"
  • Long rivers in this U.S. commonwealth include the La Plata, Anasco & Arecibo
  • In 1952 this territory adopted its own constitution & became a commonwealth
  • Julia de Burgos, a celebrated poet of this U.S. commonwealth, was honored on a 2010 stamp
  • On March 1, 1954 5 Congressmen were wounded by supporters of independence for this commonwealth
  • 1 of the 1st headline stories of 1987 was the tragic fire at the DuPont Plaza Hotel on this island
  • This U.S. commonwealth's flag is patterned after that of Cuba
  • Ponce is the chief Caribbean port of this island once ruled by Ponce de Leon
  • This U.S. commonwealth lies about 70 miles across the Mona Passage from the Dominican Republic
  • In 1493 Christopher Columbus discovered this future U.S. commonwealth & named it San Juan Bautista
  • U.S. citizens arriving at its Luis Munoz Marin International Airport don't have to clear customs
  • This territory became a U.S. commonwealth July 25, 1952
  • This island is the only U.S. commonwealth outside the continental U.S.
  • Held by the Spanish in the 16th century, La Fortaleza is a national historic site on this Caribbean island
  • In 1993 this U.S. commonwealth voted to maintain its status quo & not become a state
  • In December 1998 the citizens of this U.S. commonwealth voted again not to become a state
  • Spanish for "rich port", it was ceded to the U.S. in 1898
  • One of the world's largest subterranean rivers is in Rio Camuy Cave Park in this U.S. commonwealth
  • Treasures of this U.S. island include the beautiful beaches near its capital city, San Juan
  • In 1952 Congress approved this commonwealth's new constitution
  • 4,389-foot Cerro de Punta on this Caribbean island is the highest point on a U.S. possession not in the 50 states
  • General Nelson Miles led the invasion of this Caribbean island & reported that 4/5 of its people were thrilled
  • This U.S. Caribbean commonwealth has many smaller islands, including Culebra, Mona & Vieques
  • 5 congressman were shot & wounded in the House by nationalists from this U.S. commonwealth
  • El Yunque, the only truly tropical rain forest in the U.S. national forest system, is on this island possession
  • Zip codes in this commonwealth run from 00601 in Adjuntas to 00698 for Yauco
  • The flag of this U.S. possession is almost the same as the flag of Cuba
  • From an issue in 2056: This island & commonwealth ceded to the U.S. in 1898... "Should it become our 63rd state?"
  • Nationalists from this Commonwealth attacked the U.S. Capitol March 1, 1954, injuring 5 representatives
  • (Jimmy of the Clue Crew shows a map on the monitor.) Planes and ships have mysteriously disappeared in the Bermuda triangle, an area roughly from Miami to Bermuda to this island commonwealth
  • Injuring several representatives, nationalists from this U.S. territory opened fire on Congress on March 1, 1954
  • The first U.S. census counted 3.9 million people, which is also the current population of this U.S. commonwealth
  • It has the domain extension .pr
  • 4 women have won representing this U.S. commonwealth, home to the 2001 pageant
  • In October 1977 terrorists from this U.S. commonwealth took the Statue of Liberty hostage for 9 hours
  • American Samoa,Bermuda,Puerto Rico
  • The Jones Act of 1917 granted U.S. citizenship to inhabitants of this Caribbean island
  • Think outside the box:PR
  • Moises the Manatee's home, this island commonwealth
  • In 1917 the people of this U.S. commonwealth in the Caribbean became naturalized citizens
  • By 1833 Spain had lost all of its empire in the New World except Cuba & this island; 65 years later, it lost those, too

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  • RT @Nayshly: Wish I was the one getting on the plane to go to Puerto Rico.
  • RT @PaulHewittPhoto: The Big Moon. Taken in Puerto Rico by Carlos Gotay.
  • RT @OvnisEnFotos: En 1975 en Puerto Rico encontraron esta extraña criatura, se dice que es el "Chupacabras" ¿Será verdad?
  • RT @penejoelduro: Mucha rima papi MUCHAAAAA ... Soy muy duro rimando puñeta .... Youuu youuuu Puerto Rico.
  • RT @JcmorenoJuan: Luna fotografiada en Puerto Rico
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  • Mucha rima papi MUCHAAAAA ... Soy muy duro rimando puñeta .... Youuu youuuu Puerto Rico.
  • 8:34am in Puerto Rico and I have to try this @ohbcraftbrews #Kofresi #Stout for bottling...morning…
  • RT @elgatoweebee: EN QUE SE PARECE PUERTO RICO A COREA DEL NORTE?
  • How people communicate un Puerto Rico ! #UPRH #ingl3101n03
  • I miss Puerto Rico too 💜
  • RT @12magnificos: PODCAST!!! Eliminación de Puerto Rico del Mundial y otras notas: https://t.co/EcDXUA7Yqk @LModestti @SoyRobi @shamanpr @C…
  • 50ta Años de Marista en Puerto Rico #VJMJCh 💪😊💙 Clase 2014
  • Bns_ puertorico is proud to present this beautiful picture of Puerto Rico taken by 💥 @amadochicheto 💥 Photo sele...
  • Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico 2014 quiere procrear cuatro varones. @MissWorldLTD
  • Enmiendas a cánones judiciales en Puerto Rico
  • Villas Del Monte Puerto Rico, Venta Bienes Raices San Juan-Río Piedras Puerto Rico, Real Estate...
  • Cuarta Reunión del Foro social - Municipalidad de Puerto Rico
  • Despues dicen que "Trabajan" por Puerto Rico. Un carajo, trabajan por el bienestar personal. Ineptos.
  • Cnt Stream & CristoNet Presenta: Iglesia Yahdai de Puerto Rico: via @YouTube
  • @paulocoelho Buenos dias Paulo. Eres mi escritor favorito. Has visitado a Puerto Rico?
  • "@JunnNews: @_Isita_Music_ wow aqui en Puerto Rico son las 1:41 am o 13:41 am Buenos Dias!" Tocaba descansar entonces! Yo a trabajar 😢 jaja
  • RT @AlfredoFlores: Ran into these awesome beliebers in Puerto Rico. Te amo mucho. @justinbieber they said wudduppp! @…
  • RT @Gabriele_Corno: The Big Moon........ taken in Puerto Rico by Carlos Gotay #dreamerforever
  • Looking forward to the new BR collection ! Banana Republic Miami and Puerto Rico #lookoftheday #Style #Fashion #m...
  • I ran 3.22 km with @mapmyrun. Check out my route in Caguas, Puerto Rico! #run #running
  • RT @mhvivoni: ¡Puerto Rico #VamosPorLaEstrella ! #Juntos Podemos @ricardorossello @TATACHARBONIER @TeamVivoni @marimuniz11 @JMrodriguezrosa…
  • Puerto Rico, Business, Legal Daily is out! Stories via @StephKimbro @agarciapadilla
  • Contra quién juega Puerto Rico hoy en el Mundial?
  • RT @fluffyguy: Someone is coming to Puerto Rico (hint hint)
  • PODCAST!!! Eliminación de Puerto Rico del Mundial y otras notas: https://t.co/EcDXUA7Yqk @LModestti @SoyRobi @shamanpr @Carlosedicion
  • RT @ElNuevoDia: Serie Especial: La deuda de Puerto Rico | Lee hoy: El último modelo económico #DeudaPR
  • RT @Dvelez111: Puerto Rico "@adorama: Did you get a shot of the #supermoon? Share it with us & tell us where you were."
  • RT @Calle13Oficial: El 6 de diciembre nos presentamos por primera vez en el Estadio Hiram Bithorn de San Juan, Puerto Rico!
  • #BorinquenExchange #Fabricación #Trabajo: Motor Vehicle Operator at Puerto Rico #Trabajos #TweetMyJobs
  • #SanJuan #Hospitalidad #Trabajo: Attendant-Housekeeping - Part Time at Puerto Rico #Trabajos #TweetMyJobs
  • @Anboy88 saludo desde Puerto Rico ,
  • >> Prendieron la Lavadora en Fortaleza Puerto Rico,para Tratar de Limpiar la Imagen de García Padilla, ECHANDO CULPAS
  • Venezuela debuta ante Puerto Rico - El Universal (Venezuela) #PuertoRico
  • Puerto Rico ven a celebrar! con nosotros nuestro segundo aniversario, el jueves 25 de septiembre, a las 6:00 pm, e…
  • Please vote for any shelter in Puerto Rico.... the VI are winning!!!??? can't be
  • RT @RyanSheckler: Such a rad trip so far with the homies! Puerto Rico rules!
  • 'Ray Rice' apareció el lunes 8 ocupando el 11º lugar del Top20 en las Tendencias de Puerto Rico: #trndnl
  • La Súper Luna desde Puerto Rico. #SuperLuna2014 #SuperMoon2014 #HarvestMoon
  • RT @PuertoRicoPUR: Good Morning from the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico! 🌺🌴🍍
  • RT @OrdenDivino: No se menciona tanto, pero el VIH sigue ahí
  • Sales Leader - 2751 - Plaza Las America's San Juan Job - Puerto Rico: (#SanJuan) #Venta #Trabajo #Trabajos
  • @slipknot If u guys are planning to tour the world, I REALLY HOPE PUERTO RICO WILL BE INCLUDED!! We've been waiting for way too long!!
  • El Nuevo Día - La campaña contra Puerto Rico (via @elnuevodia)