2. Los básicos Población Capital Gobierno Lenguajes Moneda
3,916,632
Capital
San Juan
Gobierno
Commonwealth associated with the United States
Lenguajes
Spanish, English
Moneda
US Dollar
In this case, a commonwealth refers to a political relationship between the US and overseas unincorporated territories.
A territory of the United states means that the area is governed directly by the US federal government, where as states share sovereignty with the federal government.
Puerto Rico once named San Juan Bautista and capital named Puerto Rico. Names were switched by Juan Ponce de Leon, Peru’s first governor.

3. The island is under Spanish Colonial rule
La historia
Before 1493
1493
1898
1917
Spain is defeated in the Spanish-American war and cedes many of its territories to the United States
Puerto Ricans receive United States citizenship yet have chosen to remain a commonwealth until recently
Indigenous cultures thrive for centuries
Christopher Columbus claims the land for Spain

4. the capital of Puerto Rico
Lugares importantes
El viejo San Juan (“The old San Juan”) reflects the Spanish colonial reign in Puerto Rico
San Juan –
the capital of Puerto Rico

5. The beaches of Isabela are an ideal spot for surfers
Lugares importantes
The beaches of Isabela are an ideal spot for surfers
It is also the home of Cacique Rock, a monument for the indigenous Puerto Rican population

6. Lugares importantes
La Cordillera Central – Puerto Rico’s central mountain range
El Yunque the Carribean National Forest, largest forest in Puerto Rico

7. Cosas importantes
As the coquí frog is endemic to Puerto Rico it is the symbol of the territory. They are named for their sound.

8. Cosas importantes

9. La comida
El pollo frito con tostones – fried chicken with fried plantains
Habichuelas – beans, a Puerto Rican staple

10. La arquitectura y el arte
A Taino sculpture, a Vejigante mask, and a portrait by Jose Campeche
El Morro – a castle first constructed in A symbol of Puerto Rico and the most important Spanish Fortress in the Caribbean

11. ¡Tarea!
Research one important piece of Puerto Rican culture. It can be something mentioned in class, in your book, or something you discovered on your own.
Write a one paragraph summary (in your spiral notebook) including the history of what you chose and why it is important to Puerto Rican culture.
Due mañana!
You will be briefly sharing these with the class.