San Juan , City (pop., 2010: city, 381,931; San JuanâCaguasâGuaynabo Metro Area, 2,478,905), seaport, and capital of Puerto Rico. It was visited in 1508 by Juan Ponce de LeĂłn and founded in the early 16th century by the Spanish. It became heavily fortified and was a starting point for expeditions to unknown parts of the New World. Several times it was attacked by the British, including Francis Drake in 1595. In 1898, during the Spanish-American War, San Juan fell to the U.S. The city expanded rapidly in the 20th century and is one of the major ports and tourist resorts of the West Indies. Industries include petroleum and sugar refining, brewing, and distilling. San Juan is the commonwealthâs financial capital, and many U.S. banks and corporations maintain offices there. El Morro and San CristĂłbal fortifications are among the cityâs historic remnants that were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983.
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