Puerto Rico By Genni and Alexis. About Puerto Rico There are many differences between Puerto Rico and the U.S. They have Different Foods, Different Languages,

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1 Puerto Rico By Genni and Alexis

2 About Puerto Rico There are many differences between Puerto Rico and the U.S. They have Different Foods, Different Languages, and a Different Flag. There are suprising similarities. We’re going to tell you all of those things. The Capital Guayama Archibo

3 The Capital, President, and Governor La capital es San Juan El presidene es Barack Obama El gobernador es Luis Fortuno

4 Los Deportes El Baisbol el Baloncasto el Voleibol Javier Vasquez

5 Los Colores de la bandera son… Rojo Blanco Azul The Puerto Rico flag was adopted on the July 24,1952. The Red stripes symbolize the blood of the brave warriors. The White symbolizes the victory and peace after obtaining independence. The Blue Triangle sym bolizes the blue sky of Puerto Rico!

6 Las Comidas Populares Son… Arroz Con Gandules (Main Meal) Lachon Asado al Horno (Main Meal) Sofrito (Side) Tostones (Side) Coquito (Beverage) Arroz Con Gandules Lachon Asado al Horno Sofrito Tostones Coquito

7 Los Animales que viven aqui son… Murcielago Mongosta Siepiente Iguana Largartija Coqui Murcielago Mongosta Siepiente Iguana Largartija Coqui

8 Holidays New Years Day – Christmas Season Day of 3 Kings – January 6 th Birth of Eugenio María de Hostos - January 11th Martin Luther King Day – January 12th Presidents' Day – February 16th The Abolition of Slavery – March 22 nd Discovery of Puerto Rico – November 19 th

9 Famous People José Campeche – Artist José de Diego - Politician, Poet Luis Muñoz Marín - politician Rita Moreno – Actress/Singer Roberto Clemente Walker – Baseball Player José Campeche José de Diego Luis Muñoz Marín Rita MorenoRoberto Clemente Walker

10 The Current Currency The Current Currency of Puerto Rico is The U.S Dollar. 1 U.S Dollar

11 Land and Climate The Average Temp. is 70F-80F El clima de Puerto Rico es tropical