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Monday, August 18, 2008
139. Swimming in the Loot.....
The Tainos called this island "Borikén". The first European contact was made by Christopher Columbus, on his second voyage to the Antilles, on November 19, 1493. Originally named San Juan Bautista, in honor of Saint John the Baptist, the island ultimately took a name symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Which country?
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The word "San Juan ....." suggests Puerto Rico however the word "Bautista" suggests Cuba. So has to be one of Puerto Rico or Cuba.
Puerto Rico
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