Tradition

In large cities, fast food chains have become very popular (Puerto Ricans,
2009). Traditions One tradition in Puerto Rico is how they name their children.
They go by their first, fathers last name, and then mothers last name. Usually,
they are both used when addressing people.

Culture

Puerto Rico’s culture is a lively mix of Taíno, African, and Spanish influences.
This fusion extends to almost every aspect of Puerto Rican life: our rich cuisine,
colorful arts and crafts, vibrant music, and traditional festivals.

Clothing

Traditional Puerto Rican clothing is predominantly Spanish in style, having

layers and heavy materials, such as wool. The guayabera shirt, also called the
Mexican wedding shirt, is a traditional piece of clothing still commonly worn in
modern times.

Musical instruments

Musical Instruments. Today, Puerto Rican musicians use stringed

instruments such as the violin and cello, and from the brass family,
the trumpet, trombone, and saxophone are very popular, as well as
several others.

Holiday

Law #1 of August 4, 1952 of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico establishes

a full state holiday on July 25 of every year, to be known as Puerto Rico
Constitution Day. The holiday commemorates the day the Constitution of
Puerto Rico, approved on July 3, 1952, was signed into law by Governor
Luis Muñoz Marín the same year. Constitution of Puerto Rico
The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is the controlling government document
of Puerto Rico. It is composed of nine articles detailing the structure of the government as well
as the function of several of its institutions. The document also contains an extensive and
specific bill of rights.

Natural resource

The natural resources of Puerto Rico include minerals, stone, sand, ocean
waters, tree and crude oil. Another natural resource is the fertile land that is
used to grow various crops.

Government

As of 2014, Barack Obama is the president of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is a

territory of the United States, so the president is whoever is currently the
President of the United States. Keep Learning.

population

Demographics of Puerto Rico 2017. As of 1 January 2018, the population of

Puerto Rico was estimated to be 3,669,093 people. This is a decrease of -0.14
% (-5,254 people) compared to population of 3,674,347 the year before.

history
Puerto Rico, officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and briefly called Porto Rico, is an
unincorporated territory of the United States located in the northeast Caribbean Sea,
approximately 1,000 miles southeast of Miami, Florida.