Describes the people, geography, plant and animal life, sports, history, industries, government, and culture of Puerto Rico. Includes color photographs, maps, timelines, charts, census information, and profiles of notable people.

Includes index.

Introduction -- Where is Puerto Rico? -- Mapping Puerto Rico -- The land -- Climate -- Natural resources -- Plants -- Animals -- Tourism -- Industry -- Goods and services -- Native peoples -- Explorers and conquerors -- Early settlers -- Notable people -- Population -- Politics and government -- Cultural groups -- Arts and entertainment -- Sports -- National averages comparison -- How to improve my community -- Exercise your mind!.