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___ Puerto RicoA virtual travel guide to Puerto Rico, this page is about many aspects of this island of the Greater Antilles. Search and locate official web sites from the country, and find comprehensive information on the nation in its diversity: Puerto Rican culture, history and geography. Get key information on Puerto Rico's economy, education, science, environment, population, and government.You will have access to news from Puerto Rico and find maps and other tourism information for sightseeing, travel and holidays in Puerto Rico. |
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Background: Before colonization the Caribbean island was inhabited by Arawak Indians known as Taínos. The group of islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean was discovered by Columbus in 1493 who, common practice, claimed San Juan Bautista, how he named the island, immediately for the Spanish Empire. After four centuries of Spanish colonial rule, in the year 1898, following the Spanish-American War, the island was ceded by Spain to the United States. Today the island state is a self-governing unincorporated organized territory of the United States. A popularly elected governor has served since 1948. In plebiscites held in 1967 and 1993, voters chose to retain commonwealth status. (Various Sources) related countries: Spain, United States Other island of the Greater Antilles: Cuba the island of Hispaniola with Dominican Republic and Haiti Jamaica |
Official Name: Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico (Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) short form: Puerto Rico ISO Country Code: pr Time: Time Zone: Atlantic Standard Time Local Time = UTC -4h Actual Time: Sat-May-25 22:41 Country Calling Code: +1 787 or +1 939 Capital City: San Juan (pop. 435 000) Other Cities: Bayamón (224 000), Carolina (186 000), Ponce (186 000), Caguas (140 502) Government: Type: Commonwealth Chief of state: President George W. BUSH Independence: none (commonwealth associated with the US) Constitution: ratified 3 March 1952; effective 25 July 1952 Geography: Location: Caribbean island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of the Dominican Republic. Terrain: Mostly mountains with coastal plain belt in north; mountains precipitous to sea on west coast; sandy beaches along most coastal areas. Climate: Tropical marine, mild; little seasonal temperature variation, south coast relatively dry; fertile coastal plain belt in north. People: Nationality: noun: Puerto Rican(s), adjective: Puerto Rican Population: 3 800 000 Ethnic Groups: white (mostly Spanish origin) 80.5%, black 8%, Amerindian 0.4%, Asian 0.2%, mixed and other 10.9% Religions: Roman Catholic 85%, Protestant and other 15% Languages: Spanish, English (both official) Literacy: 94.1% Natural resources: Some copper and nickel; potential for onshore and offshore oil. Agriculture products: Milk (dairy), Poultry, Plantains, Ornamental Plants, Coffee, Beef and Veal, Bananas, Pork, Fighting Cocks, Seeds and Seedlings. Industries: Pharmaceuticals, electronics, apparel, food products, tourism. Currency: US Dollar (USD) Puerto Rico in FiguresMore Puerto Rico statistical data. |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Puerto Ricogobierno.prOfficial Guide to the Government of Puerto Rico. Government of Puerto Rico Office of the Governor (in Spanish) Senado del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Senate (in Spanish) Diplomatic Missions U.S.
Embassies around the worldU.S. representations in foreign countries, links to the American embassies. Statistics Puerto Rico -- Municipio U.S. Census Bureau 2000 population results. Puerto Rico in FiguresPuerto Rico key statistical data. Weather National Weather Service - Forecast Office Current Weather and Forecasts, United States NOAA San Juan Office. Maps Map of Puerto RicoReference Map of Puerto Rico.  Google
Earth Map Puerto RicoSearchable map and satellite view of Puerto Rico. Google
Earth Map San JuanSearchable map and satellite view of Puerto Rico's capital. Google
Earth Map of Arecibo ObservatorySatellite view of one of the largest observatories in the world. Map
of Central America and the CaribbeanReference Map of Central America and the Caribbean. |
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Puerto Rico NewsLa Estrella de Puerto RicoPuerto Rico Magazine (Spanish). El Nuevo Dia National and international news (Spanish). Primera Hora Spanish daily, San Juan (Spanish). Puertoricoclub.com Puerto Rico portal with current news (Spanish). Yahoo! News Full Coverage-Puerto Rico News |
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Arts & CultureA Collector's Vision of Puerto RicoArt and artifacts of Puerto Rico's history and culture, the Vidal Collection at the National Museum of American History. El Museo del Barrio New York City's only Latino museum dedicated to Puerto Rican, Caribbean and Latin American art. Fundación Nacional para la Cultura Popular Popular Culture of Puerto Rico. Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña Institute of Puerto Rican Culture (Spanish). Museo de Arte de Ponce Museum of Art, Ponce. Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico Artmuseum, San Juan. El cuarto del Quenepón Art and Literature magazine (Spanish). |
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Business & EconomyABPR - Asociacion de Bancos de Puerto RicoThe Association of Banks. Banco Popular de Puerto Rico The largest Puerto Rican bank, as well as the largest Hispanic bank in USA. Cámara de Comercio de PR Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (Spanish) Puerto Rico Convention Bureau The Convention Bureau markets Puerto Rico as a meetings and conventions destination. Directorio de Puerto Rico Comercial y Profesional Business directory of Puerto Rico indexed by categories and location (Spanish) Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association Products of Puerto Rico Bacardi White Rum Café Rico Café Rico was the leading coffee company during the first part of the century. |
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Destination Puerto Rico - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Puerto Rico: Seven Seas - Punta Santiago - Sun Bay - Caja de Muerto - Ballenas - Caña Gorda - Boquerón - Rincón BayAccommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards,biking, cruising, diving, trekking, fishing, golf, horseback riding, tours and much more. Puerto Rico The Official Puerto Rico Tourism Site. Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association Escape to Puerto Rico Internet Travel Guide to Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico Internet Photo Gallery Puerto Rico images. Puerto Rico Online Magazine Puerto Rico travel guide and portal. Sol Boricua Images, Geograhpy, History, Visitor Facts and T-shirts.  Welcome
to Puerto RicoPuerto Rico Guide. Historical Photographs of Puerto Rico, 1898-1940 San Juan San Juan Ciudad Capital The Municipality of San Juan. San Juan Feel San Juan - the official tourism guide to San Juan. |
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EducationUniversidad Interamericana de Puerto RicoFounded in 1912 as the Polytechnic Institute. Universidad de Puerto Rico Universidad del Sagrado Corazón Santurce, Puerto Rico (Spanish). __Science and Research Arecibo Observatory National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center, delivers also the data for the SETI Project - Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence. |
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EnvironmentNational Hurricane Center / Tropical Prediction Center - NHC/TPCHurricane Awareness. |
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HistoryPuerto Rico HistoryProvided by prmag. Puerto Rico at the Dawn of the Modern Age by the Library of US Congress. Timeline of the History of Puerto Rico WWW-VL History: Puerto Rico |
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NativeTaino Turabo Aymaco Tribe of Puerto RicoThe Official Website of the Aymaco Taino. The Jatibonicu Taino Tribal Nation of Boriken Government of the Jatibonicu Taino People. The United Confederation Of Taino People (UCTP) The United Confederation of Taino People is a link to the First Nations of the Caribbean. News Journal, petitions and archives are online. |
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Puerto Rican IssuesPuerto Rico HeraldThe Voice of Puerto Rico Self-Determination. RedBetances Infosite of the Puerto Rican Independence Movement. Vieques Libre Voice of the Vieques anti-Navy organizations. May 8, 2003 The US Navy bombing tests and military practice on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico, has ended. On May 1, citizens in Vieques celebrated the first day in over 60 years without a US Navy bombing run. |
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SearchBiblioteca Virtual de Puerto RicoIndex of Puerto Rico Links (in Spanish). Boriquien A Puerto Rico Network. Directory
of Resources for Research on Puerto RicoComprehensive list of links to Puerto Rico related sites (Spanish/English). Wepa Search Puerto Rico. Additional Information on Puerto RicoBBC News Country Profile: Puerto RicoGovernments on the WWW: Puerto Rico LANIC - Puerto Rico Open Directory Project: Puerto Rico Wikipedia: Puerto Rico The World Factbook -- Puerto Rico |
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