1. Importance of Puerto Rico to the United States
("Puerto Rico" Handbook of the World. ... (World Encyclopedia) Over 3000 fruits are found in the rainforest, of these only 200 are now in use in the Western World. ... Unfornately today, rainforest only occcupy 2% of the entire earth's surface and 6% of the world's surface, yet they provide half of the world's wild plants, trees and wildlife. ... Puerto Rico has been classified as one of the world's most beautiful islands. ... ( The World Factbook) Economic Advantages Although Puerto Rico receives subsidies from the US Government, its industries contribute more t...
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