A few sources on Puerto Rico

1. https://www.britannica.com/place/Puerto-Rico/The-debate-over-political-status

This source tells you all about Puerto Rico. I have found Just about all of my information from this one website. Not only does it give you the basics about the island (culture, geography, language, etc), but also the history, government and economics as well.

2. https://welcome.topuertorico.org/fastfacts.shtml

This second source gives more numbers than inside information. I was able to learn the statistics of how large the island is and also demographics of the island. They also include economical information like the GDP, labor force, and unemployment rate.

3. https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/facts-about-puerto-rico

This third source is one I would recommend to travelers. While it provides information on the location, languages, and forms of currency, It also informs you about the types of phone plans some one could get, The types of transportation available and also events and excursions that guest might want to explore upon arrival. I thought this was a good source especially because you get to know what activities are really available and what really introduces you to the culture.

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