Puerto Rico Researched via: Student Name: Troy Johnson Date: 5|13|2010

Where is Puerto Rico located? In the northeastern Caribbean Sea, east of the Dominican Republic and west of the Virgin Islands.

Flag, Motto, Anthem: Motto: John is his name Anthem: La Borinqueña

Sports: Baseball was one of the first sports to gain widespread popularity in Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rico Baseball League serves as the only active professional league, operating as a winter league. No Major League Baseball franchise or affiliate plays in Puerto Rico, however, San Juan hosted the Montreal Expos for several series in 2003 and 2004 before they moved to Washington, D.C. and became the Washington Nationals. Puerto Rico has participated in the World Cup of Baseball winning one gold (1951), four silver and four bronze medals and the Caribbean Series, winning fourteen times. Famous Puerto Rican baseball players include Roberto Clemente and Orlando Cepeda, enshrined

History: The history of Puerto Rico began with the settlement of the archipelago of Puerto Rico by the Ortoiroid people between 3000 and 2000 BC. Other tribes, such as the Saladoid and Arawak Indians, populated the island between 430 BC and 1000 AD. At the time of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492, the dominant indigenous culture was that of the Taínos. The Taíno culture died out during the latter half of the 16th century because of exploitation by Spanish settlers, the war they waged on the Taíno, and diseases introduced by the invaders.

Famous People / Role Models: John Edward Melendez (born October 4, 1965), commonly known as "Stuttering John,"[1] is an American television writer and radio personality. Prior to his work on television as a writer and announcer, Melendez was a regular on-air personality on The Howard Stern Show. He became known for asking impertinent questions of celebrities on the red carpet and at press conferences with his stuttering.

What do you or your peers like the most about Puerto Rico? Puerto Rico Beaches are often proudly proclaimed Blue Flag if they pass a series of tests relating to the safety and clarity of the beach and its water as regulated by the Puerto Rico government, as well as an official appointed to make sure the high standards are maintained. Pay a visit to one of the top five puerto rico beaches, all of which will live up to Blue Flag standards.