... 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 ... summer than it is the the central United States. In many parts of the island, some rain falls nearly every day. The rainfall is usually heavy, but it lasts only a short time. The drier sections of the southern coast...

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