3. Spanish is the main language spoken in Puerto
Rico follow by English. In Puerto Rico 90% of
the population speak Spanish all the time
unless they don't have any other choice. Every
school in Puerto Rico teach you both
languages Spanish and English but they focus
more on Spanish and teach you English as the
second language
4.
5. • Mofongo is the unofficial king of Puerto Rican
cuisine. This is a tasty and filling concoction of
mashed plantain, seasonings and a virtually
unlimited choice of filling; vegetarian, shrimp,
steak, pork, seafood ... whatever your dietary
preference, there is a mofongo to match it!
6.
7. The music of Puerto Rico has been influenced
by the Spanish, African, Taino Indians, France,
and the United States, and has become very
popular across the Caribbean and across the
globe. Native popular genres include bomba,
plena, and seis, while more modern
innovations include the fusion reggaeton, also
Puerto Rican calypso, reggae, and soca.
8.
9. • Natural resources: some copper and nickel;
potential for onshore and offshore oil.
Tourism has been a money revenue industry
for Puerto Rico for a number of decades given
it is host to diverse natural wonders, cultural
and historical buildings, concerts and sporting
events. Puerto Rico is an "unincorporated
territory" of the United States and its
economy relies mainly on federal aid from the
US government.
10.
11. Literacy Rate: 94%
Life Expectancy: 78.8%
Health Issues: Puerto Rico has a high number of
citizens who are diagnosed with either AIDS or the
HIV virus. Also, malnutrition and diabetes. In the US
we have a lot of people with AIDS, HIV, and
diabetes.
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