Facts About Puerto Rico
Fact #1
The island was originally named Borikén by the Taíno people, meaning “Land of the Valiant Lord.”
Fact #2
Puerto Rico has 3 of the world’s 5 bioluminescent bays
Fact #3
El Yunque Rainforest is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.
Fact #4
Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens by birth, but the island has no voting representation in Congress.
Fact #5
The tiny coquí frog is famous for its nighttime song, creating every Puerto Rican’s natural lullaby.
Fact #6
Puerto Rican coffee was once considered the best in the world and served to the Vatican and European royalty.
Fact #7
Puerto Rico has the longest Christmas season in the world!
Fact #8
Puerto Rico has over 300 beaches. All of them being public!
Fact #9
Puerto Ricans celebrate Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián every January — marking the official end of Christmas.
Fact #10
The Puerto Rican parrot (Amazona vittata) is one of the 10 most endangered birds in the world.
Fact #11
Bomba and Plena are Afro-Puerto Rican music styles that tell stories through rhythm and dance.
Fact #12
Puerto Rico has 17 lakes and more than 50 rivers despite being only 100 miles long.

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