they have never had the opportunity of going on a vacation they will feel limited. A person that has never had the chance to explore other cultures and environments will live with regret. That person will feel as if it should be a goal to take a vacation before passing away. When a person feels they are getting older and curiosity has overwhelmed them they will become more adventurous. A person should seriously consider vacationing in Puerto Rico because of its diverse population and rich cultural
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The children of Puerto Rico inspired me to achieve mine goals in life. I know that sounds confusing since I am not of Hispanic decent‚ so let me explain. The summer of sophomore year‚ I traveled on a mission trip to Puerto Rico with my school. I visioned the trip as a paradise vacation. However‚ I was wrong. Though I encountered many experiences‚ there is one that I will never forget. After long hours of working in the community‚ we ended the day by visiting a boys’ orphanage for mentally and physically
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Puerto Rico The history of Puerto Rico starts when Christopher Columbus arrived in Puerto Rico in 1493. He instantly called the island San Juan Bautista ‚ but thanks to the gold in the river‚ it was soon known as Puerto Rico‚ or "rich port;" and the capital city took the name San Juan. Soon‚ Puerto Rico was a Spanish colony on its way to becoming an important military outpost. Puerto Rico began to produce cattle‚ sugar cane‚ coffee and tobacco
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Puerto Rico LOCATION Puerto Rico‚ an island situated between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean‚ lies just east of the Dominican Republic. With an area of 9‚104 square kilometers (3‚515 square miles)‚ Puerto Rico is almost 3 times the size of the state of Rhode Island. As an island commonwealth with a coastline of 501 kilometers (311 miles)‚ Puerto Rico shares no borders with other nations. San Juan‚ the capital‚ is located on the northeastern shore of the main island; there are also
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English IV College Readiness 11 Dec 2013 Puerto Rico becoming a State Puerto Rico has been a U.S. territory for 115 years‚ yet Puerto Ricans remain second-class citizens. If it becomes a state‚ Puerto Ricans will no longer be exempt from Federal income tax and even more people will be forced on to the public’s benefits paid by the government. There are some positive truths to look at also‚ as journalist Catherine Lozada points out: “Puerto Rico costs the U.S. over $22 billion a year. However
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Thinking about traveling to the beautiful island of Puerto Rico? Before you pack your bags‚ there are a few things that you need to know before you arrive on the white beaches of Puerto Rico. A few things that will make your trip easier is knowing the geography of the land‚ what to expect from day to day life‚ what the education system is like‚ and how the government is ran. We will then prepare you for all the exciting sites and places to experience to make your trip a lifetime worth of memories
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The island of Puerto Rico was occupied by indigenous people prior to any European ever reaching the Island. On November 19‚ 1493 he landed on the island‚ naming it San Juan. On August 12‚ 1508 Juan Ponce de Leon‚ a soldier who had traveled with Columbus in 1493‚ invaded Puerto Rico with a small army of soldiers and became Puerto Rico’s first governor. The first town established was Caparra‚ located near the south shore of what is today the San Juan Bay. The Tainos who lived on the island‚ lived
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correct. By this‚ I mean Puerto Rico and its surrounding islands. It is a very special and unique location due to its location and its history. With the Caribbean Sea to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the north‚ my elementary school teachers often referred to it as the smallest of the Greater Antilles and the biggest of the Lesser Antilles‚ due to its location‚ which serves as the link between both island regions. Moreover‚ this links nicely to Puerto Rico’s history. It is Puerto Rico’s geographical
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Puerto Rico Statehood Composition 2 (11 am) Decmeber-02-2010 Formal Outline Topic: Puerto Rico Statehood Purpose: To encourage the US and Puerto Rican government to for more interest for Puerto Rico statehood. Thesis: As an American I feel our government needs to make more progress‚ and give more encouragement to Puerto Rico to become a state though education‚ and social learning. Introduction: Body: I Economics: A: Underemployment B: Taxes Incentives C: Effects on the economy II Political:
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Superstitions and Etiquette in Puerto Rico University of Phoenix Week Two Superstitions and Etiquette in Puerto Rico Description of Topic Puerto Rico is the neighbor to the south of Florida. There is a growing population of Puerto Ricans in the United States. There is also a large United States interest in Puerto Rico. It is important to understand the culture of our neighbor should the United States wish to continue a positive relationship as well as globalization. Understanding the
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