puerto rico by ne 17 febrero 2014. where is it? southeastern north america in the caribbean...
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Where is it?
• Southeastern North America• In the Caribbean surrounded by the
Atlantic on all sides• Between the Dominican Republic and
Virgin Islands• Capital: San Juan
What's it Like?
• Mild temperature all year round with little temperature change
• Very mountainous• Beaches• Forest• San Juan has one of the best natural
ports
What is the Food Like?
• Dulce Coco: traditional coconut candy with sugar and sometimes added pineapple and ginger
• Arroz Con Gandules: Rice and green pigeon peas with smoked ham
Who is Famous From There?
• Carmello Anthony: A NBA star who plays for the New York Knicks comes from Puerto Rican background.
• Victor Cruz: A NFL wide receiver for the New York Giants also comes from Puerto Rican background.
• Roberto Clemente: Base ball player who used to play for the Pittsburg Pirates.
• Rita Moreno: actress and singer who was on Broadway at 13.
• Luis Marin: First governor of Puerto Rico
What is There to Do?
• There are many beaches and resorts• Puerto Rico Open: Golf Series• Worlds Best 10k: 20th most competitive race in
the world• Pablo Casalas Festival: has special concerts• Baseball: Puerto Ricans love baseball and have a
National team• Cockfighting: Cockfighting is legal in Puerto Rico
What is Interesting about Puerto Rico?
• Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth of the United States
• Women do not change their last name after marriage
• Each town honors a different patron saint with festivities
• Puerto Rico means rich port• Many Puerto Ricans move to New York• Puerto Ricans have American Citizenship