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'''The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico''' is an unincorporated organized territory of the [[United States]] with Commonwealth status, located in the [[Caribbean]] Sea.<ref>https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rq.html#Intro</ref> It is the smallest of the Greater Antilles [[Island]]s, which include [[Cuba]] (the largest), [[Haiti]] and the [[República Dominicana]] (sharing an island), and [[Jamaica]]. Puerto Rico is only 100 miles long by 35 miles wide. It is 1000 miles from [[Miami]].
'''The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico''' is an unincorporated organized territory of the [[United States]] with Commonwealth status, located in the [[Caribbean]] Sea.<ref>https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rq.html#Intro</ref> It is the smallest of the Greater Antilles [[Island]]s, which include [[Cuba]] (the largest), [[Haiti]] and the [[República Dominicana]] (sharing an island), and [[Jamaica]]. Puerto Rico is only 100 miles long by 35 miles wide. It is 1000 miles from [[Miami]].
Puerto Rico is often referred to as ''Borinquen'' or ''Borikén'', indigenous names, as well as ''Isla del Encanto'', and ''Perla del Caribe''. Puerto Ricans refer to themselves as ''Puertorriqueños'' or ''Boricuas''. Boricua is used as a term of endearment and cultural affirmation. Before the Spaniards discovered Puerto Rico, it was populated by [[Taíno]] Indians. The Taínos were a peaceful, gentle nation. They welcomed the conquistadores and shared their homes and food and gave the Spaniards many gifts.
Puerto Rico is often referred to as ''Borinquen'' or ''Borikén'', indigenous names, as well as ''Isla del Encanto'', and ''Perla del Caribe''. Puerto Ricans refer to themselves as ''Puertorriqueños'' or ''Boricuas''. Boricua is used as a term of endearment and cultural affirmation. Before the Spaniards discovered Puerto Rico, it was populated by [[Taíno]] Indians. The Taínos were a peaceful, gentle nation. They welcomed the conquistadores and shared their homes and food and gave the Spaniards many gifts. Unfortunately, the Spaniards abused their hospitality and started sodomizing their indigenous friends.
==First Contact==
==First Contact==