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Jun 3, 2024 · This 1891 iron bridge carries the nineteenth century highway between Guayama and Cayey, which was once the only link between the coastal east of Puerto Rico and the rest of the island. Its lateral lattice girder design is characteristic of Puerto Rico but rare in the United States.
4 days ago · The municipalities of Puerto Rico ( Spanish: municipios de Puerto Rico) are the second-level administrative divisions in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. There are 78 such administrative divisions covering all 78 incorporated towns and cities. Each municipality is led by a mayor and divided into barrios, third-level administrative divisions ...
2 days ago · Puerto Rico, self-governing island commonwealth of the West Indies, associated with the United States. The easternmost island of the Greater Antilles chain, it lies approximately 50 miles (80 km) east of the Dominican Republic, 40 miles (65 km) west of the Virgin Islands, and 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of the U.S. state of Florida.
3 days ago · In 1786 the first comprehensive history of Puerto Rico— Historia Geográfica, Civil y Política de Puerto Rico by Fray Iñigo Abbad y Lasierra—was published in Madrid, documenting the history of Puerto Rico from the time of Columbus' landing in 1493 until 1783.
May 31, 2024 · Published in Ponce from 1 July 1890 to 19 September 1900, then in Caguas where it published its first issue on 23 October 1900 and published until 1902, then in San Juan where it published its first issue on 1 June 1904.; Continued by Diario de Puerto Rico 1948-
5 hours ago · The economy of Puerto Rico is classified as a high income economy by the World Bank and as the most competitive economy in Latin America by the World Economic Forum. [14] [15] The main drivers of Puerto Rico 's economy are manufacturing, primarily pharmaceuticals, textiles, petrochemicals, and electronics; followed by the service industry ...
2 days ago · Víctor Manuelle – American salsa singer; of Puerto Rican descent. Ricky Martin, singer. Bruno Mars – American singer-songwriter and record producer; parents of Puerto Rican and Filipino origin [79] Ricky Martin – Puerto Rican resident of Los Angeles. Angie Martínez – American radio personality, actress, and rapper.
