Puerto Rico
Fun Facts About Puerto Rico
Location
Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States. You do not need a passport to enter Puerto Rico because they are considered part of the United States but they are not allowed to vote in elections because they are not considered a state.
Basic Facts
Capital: San Juan
Current Population: 3,667,084
Currency: United States dollar (American currency)
Representative Animals: Coquí and the El Loro Puertorriqueño
Favorite Sports: Baseball, basketball, biking and skating
Famous People from Puerto Rico
Marc Anthony
He is an actor and singer and is most famous for being married to Jennifer Lopez.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez is an actress, singer, and dancer. She is most famous for her interesting sound.
Erik Estrada
Erik Estrada is a famous actor and comedian he has appeared in many television shows and movies.
Interesting Places
El Yunque: The only tropical rainforest in the United States
Castillo de San Cristobal: A Spanish fort in San Juan. It was built to protect San Juan against attacks
Arecibo Observatory: The site of the world's largest single-dish radio telescope
La Ceiba de Ponce: The centerpiece is the historic Ceiba tree, it's a tree that was associated with the founding of the city.
El Morro: A waterhole at the base of a sandstone buff that has been a very popular campsite over the years.
Famous Foods
Tostones: Fried banana slices served as dessert or a side dish
Pernil: Roasted pork shoulder
Pasta de Guayaba: Cheese like food that is treated as a sweet food item.