Geography:
Puerto rico is the smallest and the most eastern island of the Greater Antilles. it is territory of the United States but it became an independent state. The coasts of tropical Puerto Rico are flat but most of the interior is mountainous. The tallest mountain is in the center of the island, Cerro de Punta, which is 4,389 feet high (1338 meters). About eight percent of the land is arable for agriculture. Droughts and hurricanes are the major natural hazards.
Culture:
Spanish is the primary language on the island and for a short time earlier this decade, it was the commonwealth's official language. The culture of Puerto Rico is the result of a number of international and indigenous influences, both past and present. Modern cultural manifestations showcase the island's rich history and help to create an identity which is a melting pot of cultures - Taíno (Native Indian), Spanish, African, Other Europeans, Asians, Middle East, and North American.
Natural Resources:
This entry lists a country's mineral, petroleum, hydropower, and other resources of commercial importance.
Agriculture:
Some of the agricultural products in Puerto Rico are sugar, fruits, plantains, bananas, vegetables, oranges, coffe, yams and many more, also they manage some animals like chickens, cattle, pigs, horses, etc.
Bibliography:
- http://www.topuertorico.org/geogra.shtml
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rico
- http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=puerto%20rico&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=2929l2929l0l3054l1l1l0l0l0l0l0l0ll0l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1311&bih=564&wrapid=tlif132758368845611&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=b1IhT-n1DY_PgAe2wvnZCA
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