PRpod: Puerto Rico picture of the day

Discover Puerto Rico! Each day a different picture pertaining to the youth's tour of Puerto Rico is featured, along with a brief explanation and a few links for further investigation.

July 7, 2025
Amgen
What are Puerto Rico's main industries?
(Photo: Amgen offices in Junco, Puerto Rico)

Puerto Rico's economy is driven by manufacturing, particularly pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical devices, alongside the service sector, including tourism, finance, and real estate. The island is home to major pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer, Amgen, and Medtronic and it's often referred to as the "Medicine Cabinet of the U.S." However, much of the money from pharmaceuticals doesn't make it back to Puerto Rico. As a result, tourism has the largest impact on the island's economy.
(Agriculture used to be a primary source of work, but now only represents a small portion of the economy.)

Tomorrow's picture: What is the recent history of Puerto Rico?

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