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Puerto Rico was colonized by Spain from 1508 to 1898, where Juan Ponce de Leon became its first Governor General. It was later ceded by Spain to the United States after the Treaty of Paris.
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What European country claimed Puerto Rico in 1493?
Spain, and the explorer was Christopher Columbus in 1493.
Who first colonized in Puerto Rico?
Spain.
Why is Catholicism the main religion in Puerto Rico?
Spanish rule at the time Puerto Rico was colonized was Catholic.
Who colonized puerto rico?
The Spanish from Spain, and Christopher Columbus.
Who did Puerto Rico win its independence from?
== == Puerto Rico has never been an independent country. Puerto Rico was colonized by Spain and ceded to the US at the end of the Spanish American War. Puerto Rico is still a possession of the US.
Which country's residents became citizen of the US in 1917?
Puerto Rico
What country owns Toa Baja Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico.
Is Puerto Rico a developed country?
It's not US territory is a part but it is a country dumb
Is Puerto Rico a small?
For a country yes Puerto Rico is relatively small
How Puerto Rico and Miami are the SAME?
puerto rico and mimi is not in the same country
Is Ponce a country in Puerto Rico?
Ponce is a city from Puerto Rico, USA.
Which country has more wealth dominican republic or Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico
