Where is Puerto Rico? Puerto Rico is in North America Puerto Rico is in the Caribbean Sea.

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Where is Puerto Rico? • Puerto Rico is in North America • Puerto Rico is in the Caribbean Sea

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Where is Puerto Rico?

• Puerto Rico is in North America• Puerto Rico is in the Caribbean Sea

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Puerto Rico is an Island

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Climate of Puerto Rico

• Tropical Marine• Warm, sunny days most of the year

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Food in Puerto Rico

• Comida criolla, a blend of Spanish, Taíno, African and American influence.

• Main meats: chicken, seafood, pork• Famous dessert: Tembleque (coconut

pudding)

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Food in Puerto Rico

• Arroz con habichuelas (Rice & beans) is one of the famous dishes

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Sports in Puerto Rico

• Baseball• Basketball• Boxing• Soccer

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Government in Puerto Rico

• Self governing commonwealth of U.S.• Capital – San Juan

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Government in Puerto Rico

• Head of government – Governor Luis G. Fortuño

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The Flag of Puerto Rico