By: Brittany Williams LaKeisha Moore
Puerto Rico is an island in the Caribbean Sea that was discovered by Christopher Columbus in In 1898 after the Spanish-American War, Puerto Rico became a part of the United States.
National Symbol: tiny tree frog Casitas: traditional rural house painted in bright colors Royal Palms
Spanish is the primary language spoken in Puerto Rico. English is also an official language of the island.
People of Puerto Rico are Caribbean island people. They are also United States Citizens They are a mixture of Indian(Taìno), African, and Spanish. This is called their origin. The ethnic group of Puerto Rico today is Hispanic. A persons ethnic group can also be called their race.
Native food or Puerto Rican food and home cooking is preferred over fast-food. Some foods that are eating includes rice and beans, pork roast, tamales, coconut, pudding, and empanadas.
Good family and education are more important than wealth or having money. Arts are important cultural expressions (dance, music, literature, and paintings). Being respectful, cordial, courteous, and polite is called “education”. This is more important than a “school” education. Religion: Catholic few Protestant
Family life is a core cultural value. Family members are enduring, reliable, and a support network. Elders are respected. Marriage marks adulthood. Couples should have children. Children have their mother’s and father’s last name.
New Year’s Eve Three Kings Day: marks the last day of Christmas, children receive gifts Hostos Day: day to honor Eugenio María de Hostos, a Puerto Rican independence advocate. Constitution Day : celebration of the island’s right to its own government and constitution Discovery Day: celebration of the day Puerto Rico was discovered Christmas Day (Navidad)
Capital: San Juan National Sport: baseball (beisbol) Currency (money): U.S. dollar Climate: Tropical (temperature average ˚72F) Crops: coffee, pineapples, tomatoes, bananas, pumpkins, peppers, plantains, sugarcane, lettuce, and yams.