1. Puerto Rico Created by: Victor P., Jamie, Traivon Victor P., Jamie, Traivon and Melissa Ms. Librizzi’s Class Asbury Park Middle School Asbury Park, New Jersey

2. Map of Puerto Rico http://www.worldatlas.com

4. Puerto Rico’s Flag

5. Facts about Puerto Rico   Proper Name: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico   Capital: San Juan   Population: 3,944,259 July 2007 est.   Religion: Roman Catholic 85% `   National Holidays: July 4 th USA Independence Day and November 19 th Discovery of Puerto Rico Day   Currency: U.S. Dollar

6. Photos of Puerto Rico http://www.worldatlas.com

9. Language of Puerto Rico Official Language: Spanish  Hello: hola  Good-by: adios  Thank you: grasias  My name is: me llamo es

10. A Recipe from Puerto Rico  PUERTO RICAN BAKED BANANAS  PUERTO RICAN BAKED BANANAS  6 lg., firm bananas 1/2 c. lemon juice 6 tsp. grated lemon peel 6 tsp. brown sugar 1/2 tbsp. butter, melted 1 1/2 tsp. rum flavoring  Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Peel bananas; cut lengthwise in half. Place halves cut side down in greased baking dish. Brush with lemon juice; sprinkle each half with 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel and 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar. Drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle each half with 1/8 teaspoon rum flavoring. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve warm, plain or with ice cream.