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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Come visit Beautiful Puerto Rico! Puerto Rico is an island in the Caribbean between North America and South America. The island consist of beautiful beaches and a tropical warm climate. Almost one fourth of the island is covered in mountains and steep slopes. If you visit you will experience and Afro-Caribbean culture. Some of the traditional farm resources are coffee, tobacco and milk. Puerto Rico is apart of the U.S. so both English and Spanish are the official languages there. Puerto Rico, because of its beautiful climate, beaches and culture. Annually Puerto Rico gets around 1 to 2 million tourist a year to stay at they're hotels and resorts along with cruise ships that dock there during the day. So if your looking for somewhere with beautiful Latin American culture, beaches, and an amazing experience hiking in the mountains, Puerto Rico is the place to be. Resource: https://www.britannica.com/place/Puerto-Rico/Finance-and-trade#ref219219

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