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Puerto Rico’s Rise and Geography as a West Indies Hub
The article analyzes Puerto Rico’s prosperity, its climate and soil, and its relative position in Caribbean commerce. It notes the island’s early Spanish neglect, its later growth since 1820, and its advantageous location near Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, and neighboring territories.
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Puerto Rico
Antilles
Cuba
Spain
Mexico
Peru
Haiti
Jamaica
Gulf of Mexico
Bay of Honduras
France
Denmark
San Juan
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