As a self-governing part of the USA, Puerto Rico is one of the more gay-friendly islands in the Caribbean. They had their first Gay Pride in 1991 and there is a good selection of gay bars and...
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As a self-governing part of the USA, Puerto Rico is one of the more gay-friendly islands in the Caribbean. They had their first Gay Pride in 1991 and there is a good selection of gay bars and gay-friendly hotels. Before Columbus came in 1492, it had been inhabited for over 2,000 years. For a long time, the island was a Spanish colony but was invaded by American troops in the Spanish-American War of 1898, who took it over permanently. It is a popular destination for American tourists, due in no small part to the wonderful climate and beautiful beaches.
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Population: 4 000 000
Official language: Spanish and English
Area: 9 104 km²
Currency: US Dollar
Government: United States sovereignty
Calling code: +1
Time zone: GMT -4
