Puerto Rican cuisine is a unique blend of Spanish, African, Taíno, and American influences. It uses indigenous seasonings and ingredients like coriander, papaya, cacao, and plantains. Locals call it "cocina criolla". As of 2002, Puerto Rico had a literacy rate of 94.1%, with little difference between men (93.9%) and women (94.4%).

1. By: Sarah Kuchar & Abby Dunne

2. Foods Relation to US-
 American Related Food- #2:
 Although Puerto Rican cooking is someone similar to
both Spanish, Cuban and Mexican cuisine, it is a
unique tasty blend of Spanish, African, Taíno, and
American influences, using such indigenous
seasonings and ingredients as coriander, papaya,
cacao, nispero, apio, plantains, and yampee. Locals
call their cuisine "cocina criolla"
 http://www.topuertorico.org/culture/foodrink.shtml

3. Porta Rica’s Tourist Attractions
 Although Puerto Rican cooking is someone similar to
both Spanish, Cuban and Mexican cuisine, it is a
unique tasty blend of Spanish, African, Taíno, and
American influences, using such indigenous
seasonings and ingredients as coriander, papaya,
cacao, nispero, apio, plantains, and yampee. Locals
call their cuisine "cocina criolla"

4. Literacy Rate.. ect.
 As of 2002, the literacy rate of the Puerto Rican
population was 94.1%; by gender, it was 93.9% for
males and 94.4% for females.

5. Sources
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Deane, Zain. "Top 5 Attractions in Puerto Rico - The Best of the Best: Top Five Attractions
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"Puerto Rico Culture: Food and Drinks." Welcome to Puerto Rico! History, Government,
Geography, and Culture. . N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Apr. 2012.
<http://www.topuertorico.org/culture/foodrink
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