The original inhabitants of Puerto Rico were the Taíno people, an Indigenous group that is part of the Arawakan language family. The Taíno lived in the Caribbean island prior to the arrival of Europeans in the late 15th century. They had a rich culture and social structure, engaging in agriculture, fishing, and trade. Their society was characterized by communal living, and they practiced various religious and spiritual beliefs. Other Indigenous groups, such as the Caribs, also interacted with the Taíno in the region, but the Taíno were the primary inhabitants of Puerto Rico at the time of Christopher Columbus's arrival in 1493.
Who were the original inhabitants of Puerto Rico?
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