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Unit 1 Spanish Project

Published on Sep 13, 2016

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Unit 1 Spanish Project

Jayden Hopper
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Puetro Rico

Research Questions & Answers

What is the Capital?

San Juan
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Where is the country in relation to the rest of the world?

Unincorporated Territory of the US

What are major mountain ranges, bodies of water and/or deserts in common?

Cerro de punta - largest mountains/ cordillera central
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What other languages are spoken, if any, are spoken there?

English, Tàino
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Describe the flag. What is the significance of the colors & symbols?

3 red stripes, 1 blue star. Representing independence, warrior blood. & water.
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What is the population size

3.548 Million (2014)

What is the currency of the country?

US Dollar (USD)

What is the weather like for each of the seasons?

Tropical climates, Rainy season from April to November
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What is the main religion of the country?

Roman Catholic

What type of government does Puerto Rico have? Who is the current President?

Representative Democracy, President Barrack Obama
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Who are some famous people from this country?

Ricky Martin, Wishin, Alex Cora, Shalim Ortiz

What are some major products & industries from this country?

Clothes, Canned Tuna, Rum; Walmart, Mapfre

What are 3 phrases unique to the country?

A fuego - On fire / Abombao - Smelly / At angana - In your face
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5 Interesting facts about Puerto Rico

  • Christopher Columbus discovered this island in 1493
  • He named it San Juan Bautista
  • It's legal to drink at 18.
  • Has the world's largest telescope.
  • Pretty much 70 - 80 degrees all year round.
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