Puerto RicoPuerto RicoCreated by:Created by:

Victor PVictor P., ., Jamie, TraivonJamie, Traivonand Melissaand Melissa

Ms. Librizzi’s ClassMs. Librizzi’s ClassAsbury Park Middle SchoolAsbury Park Middle SchoolAsbury Park, New JerseyAsbury Park, New Jersey

Map of Puerto RicoMap of Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico’s FlagPuerto Rico’s Flag

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Facts about Puerto RicoFacts about Puerto Rico Proper Name:

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Capital: San Juan

Population: 3,944,259 July 2007 est.

Religion: Roman Catholic 85%

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National Holidays: July 4th USA Independence Day and November 19th Discovery of Puerto Rico Day

Currency: U.S. Dollar

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Language of Puerto RicoLanguage of Puerto RicoOfficial Language: SpanishOfficial Language: Spanish

Hello: holaHello: hola

Good-by: adiosGood-by: adios

Thank you: grasiasThank you: grasias

My name is: me llamo esMy name is: me llamo es

A Recipe from Puerto RicoA Recipe from Puerto Rico PUERTO RICAN BAKED BANANASPUERTO RICAN BAKED BANANAS   6 lg., firm bananas6 lg., firm bananas

1/2 c. lemon juice1/2 c. lemon juice6 tsp. grated lemon peel6 tsp. grated lemon peel6 tsp. brown sugar6 tsp. brown sugar1/2 tbsp. butter, melted1/2 tbsp. butter, melted1 1/2 tsp. rum flavoring 1 1/2 tsp. rum flavoring

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Peel bananas; cut Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Peel bananas; cut lengthwise in half. Place halves cut side down in greased lengthwise in half. Place halves cut side down in greased baking dish. Brush with lemon juice; sprinkle each half with baking dish. Brush with lemon juice; sprinkle each half with 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel and 1/2 tablespoon brown 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel and 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar. Drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle each half with sugar. Drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle each half with 1/8 teaspoon rum flavoring. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve 1/8 teaspoon rum flavoring. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve warm, plain or with ice cream.warm, plain or with ice cream.