Puerto Rico is the smallest and easternmost island in the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. In 1952, Puerto Rico became a self-governing commonwealth voluntarily associated with the United States.The information-packed volumes in this series provide comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture. Abundant full-color illustrations guide the reader on a voyage of discovery, and maps reflect current political boundaries. Written by the most experienced professors teaching world regional geography, this series meets social studies and geography curriculum standards.
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