Puerto Rico has 25,000 kilometers of paved road, one of the highest proportions in the world, yet is increasingly covered by scrap metal.
Synopsis
Puerto Rico has 25,000 kilometers of paved road, one of the highest proportions in the world, yet is increasingly covered by scrap metal.
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Synopsis
Karen Rossi Coughlin's Isla chatarra presents a stark view of Puerto Rico's automobile dependency. The island, covering just under 9,000 square kilometers, features 25,000 kilometers of paved roads, one of the highest ratios globally. With a significant number of vehicles per kilometer, Puerto Rico ranks third in the world for cars per 1,000 inhabitants. The film addresses the environmental consequences of this reliance, depicting an island increasingly overwhelmed by scrap metal and urging a critical dialogue on transportation and sustainability.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of cars on Puerto Rico's landscape.
- Find out about the island's scrap metal crisis.
- Meet director Karen Rossi Coughlin's vision.
Did You Know
- Puerto Rico has 25,000 kilometers of paved road.
- The island is third in the world for cars per 1,000 inhabitants.
- Puerto Rico has one of the highest vehicle counts per kilometer of road.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the size of Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico measures slightly less than 9,000 square kilometers.
How many kilometers of paved road are in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico has 25,000 kilometers of paved road.
What is Puerto Rico's rank in the world for the number of cars per 1,000 inhabitants?
Puerto Rico is third in the world in the number of cars per 1,000 inhabitants.
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