Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Puerto Rico
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Puerto Rico. The content covers the territory's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
Other
Welcome to Puerto Rico!
A useful constellation of information and descriptive details about Puerto Rico. Covers everything from the history and culture of the island to its government, economy, favorite foods, places to visit, population, and geography.
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Puerto Rico
Useful background information about Puerto Rico: its geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news.
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Puerto Rico
Bibliotica Virtual Miguel de Cervantes is an excellent resource site in Spanish for Puerto Rico. The flag and a general map of Puerto Rico are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size, climate,...
Library of Congress
Loc: Puerto Rico at Dawn of the Modern Age
This site provides a collection that portrays the early history of the commonwealth of Puerto Rico through first-person accounts, political writings, and histories drawn from the Library of Congress.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Puerto Rico
Provides an overview of the culture of Puerto Rico. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Puerto Rico
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Puerto Rico including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Puerto Rico
Learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Puerto Rico on this site.
Other
Welcome to Puerto Rico: Geography
The geographical information presented by Welcome to Puerto Rico is extensive. Natural resources, climate, and other sections are presented together in one page on the geography of Puerto Rico.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Puerto Rico
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Puerto Rico, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Puerto Rico
Nations Online gateway is home to a wide range of information-culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, etc.-about Puerto Rico.
Curated OER
Map of Puerto Rico
Detailed information from Infoplease.com on Puerto Rico, including data on its size, location, population, and economics.
US Census Bureau
U.s. Census Bureau: Gazetteer Files
The U.S. Gazetteer Files provide a listing of all geographic areas for selected geographic area types. The files include geographic identifier codes, names, area measurements, and representative latitude and longitude coordinates. There...
Curated OER
Boricua Kids: History of Puerto Rico for Children
Information on Puerto Rico's history, geography, culture, wildlife, etc. Mostly in English, but with links to poetry, songs, and Puerto Rico?s anthem in Spanish. Also contains lesson plans for classroom activities.
iCivics
I Civics: This Land Is Your Land
Students explore the geography of the United States as well as its territories, including Puerto Rico and Guam. Students learn a brief history of the U.S. territories as well as some of the major American landmarks.
US Navy
Naval Historical Center: Exorcizing the Devil's Triangle
Howard L. Rosenberg writes this article about the area known as "The Devil's Triangle" or "The Bermuda Triangle." Besides discussing famous lost ships and airplanes, Rosenberg gives detailed information about the geography of the sea...
University of Texas at Austin
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: u.s. Maps
At this site find any type of map on the U.S. and any of its states here. Great site for teachers to print out maps to use in the classroom.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Reading Really Is Fundamental!
Knowing how to read the language is just as important as knowing how to speak it. This activity is geared towards reading comprehension, correct pronunciation of words, and translation of the words that are read. This activity will also...
Curated OER
Perry Castaneda Map Collection: Latin America Map
This political map of Latin America and South America is in color and features major cities.