Puerto Rico has the largest single-dish radio telescope in the world.
Puerto Rico’s national animal is Puerto Rican Coqui which is unique because it does not have webbed feet like other frogs.
Puerto Rico is in North America, with a population of 2.8 million people. Its’ capital is San Juan, and the currency is the United States dollar. The official languages are Spanish and English.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- Three King’s Day (Jan 6)
- Martin Luther King Jr. (Date Varies)
- President’s Day (Date Varies)
- National Heroes’ Day (Date Varies)
- American Citizenship Day (Mar 2)
- Emancipation Day (Mar 22)
- Holy Friday (Date Varies)
- Easter Sunday (Date Varies)
- Mother’s Day (Date Varies)
- Memorial Day (Date Varies)
- Father’s Day (Date Varies)
- US Independence Day (Jul 4)
- Labor Day (Date Varies)
- Columbus Day (Date Varies)
- Election Day (Date Varies)
- Veterans Day (Nov 11)
- Discovery Day (Nov 19)
- Thanksgiving (Date Varies)
- Christmas Eve (Dec 24)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
It has one World Heritage Site:
It also has one National Park:
Want to learn more? Check out Puerto Rico’s tourism website!
Also, check out the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico and the Museo De Arte De Ponce.
Fun activities to do
To download the flag and map:
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