... Land Regions: Puerto Rico has four main land regions. The Coastal Lowlands, Coastal Valleys, Foothills, and the Central Mountains. The Coastal Lowlands border the coast on the north and the south. The northern lowlands have a generally humid climate. The southern lowlands have a much drier climate. Sugar cane is an important ... 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 t...

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