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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
![]() Puerto Rico Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Puerto Rico's official flag was adopted in 1952 (on the same day that Puerto Rico became a commonweath). The origins of Puerto Rico's flag are uncertain. There are two competing beliefs; some people think that it was created by Manuel de Besosa and sewn by his daughter, Mima; others think that it was designed by Antonia Velez Alvarado and made by Micaela Dalmau de Carreras. Capital: San Juan Largest City: San Juan Languages: Spanish, English Land Area: 9,104 sq. km Territory's Flower: Puerto Rican Hibiscus Territory's Tree: Silk-cotton tree Territory's Bird: Stripe-headed tanager Territory's Song: The Borinquen Anthem Nickname: Isle of Enchantment Motto: "John is his name" Origin of the Name: Spanish for "rich port" Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart |
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