... Puerto Rico's rivers flow northward from the mountains into the Atlantic Ocean. Its longest rivers, such as the Arecibo, cannot be used by large boats. But they are important sources of water for hydroelectric power, industries, and irrigation. Plant and Animal Life: Much of the tropical forest that formerly covered Puerto Rico is gone. Many of the remaining trees are valued for their beauty. Many ... beautiful flowers grow on the island, they include orchids and poinsettias. Puerto Rico has few wild animals. Bats and mongooses are found on ... also provide year-round steady jobs and va...

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