PUERTO RICO. (THECOUNT) — Puerto Rico Nelly Pimentel has won the crown of Miss Earth 2019, according to Saturday reports.

Puerto Rican, Pimentel, about 22, took the international crown of Miss Earth 2019.

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And the Puerto Rican Pimentel rose this morning with the scepter of Miss Earth 2019, according to primerahora.

The event, which aims to raise awareness about the environment, was held in the Philippines.

It is the first time that the Island wins this beauty title.

Pimentel was crowned by outgoing queen Nguyen Phuong Khanh of Vietnam.

Geo quick facts: Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island and unincorporated U.S. territory with a landscape of mountains, waterfalls and the El Yunque tropical rainforest. In San Juan, the capital and largest city, the Isla Verde area is known for its hotel strip, beach bars and casinos. Its Old San Juan neighborhood features colorful Spanish colonial buildings and El Morro and La Fortaleza, massive, centuries-old fortresses – wikipedia.