The Commonwealth ofPuerto Rico
Una Isla De Encanto
Not a Country or a State
Puerto Rico is a commonwealth. it is an unincorporated territory of the United States. The United States will defend Puerto Rico when needed but it is a separate area as a whole.
Capitol and Population
The capitol of Puerto Rico is San Juan. The population as of 2012 is 3,667,084.
Foods of Puerto Rico
Los Pasteles
These are tamales made of green plantains, vegetables, and meat.
Coquito
It is an eggnog-like rum and coconut milk-based homemade beverage.
Tostones
Also called patacones, they are fried plantains
Favorite Sport
The favorite sport of Puerto Rico is baseball. Other popular sports include boxing and basketball
Representative Animal
The Coqui is a frog that only lives in Puerto Rico. It gets its name from the sound it makes
Currency
Puerto Ricans use US dollars just as Americans
Places of Puerto Rico
El Yunque
This is the only tropical rain forest in the United States
Castillo de San Cristobal
A spanish fort in San Juan to protect against attacks
Parque de la Ceiba
This is a passive park in San Antón. It is home to the Ceiba tree.
Bomba y Plena
The two main types of music in Puerto Rico. Bomba is played by two large drums while Plena is played with a tambourine and gourd scraper
Bomba in Loiza, Puerto Rico #1
Tito Matos - La Plena with Congas
Famous Puerto Ricans
Raymond Arrieta
He is a famous comedian and talk show host
Marc Anthony
He is an actor and singer. He is most known for being married to Jennifer Lopez
Diego Boneta
He is an actor, singer, and songwriter. He is in Pretty Little Liars