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 Condado oceanfront, a tree-lined pedestrian-oriented community in Santurce, one of the districts of San Juan, capital city of Puerto Rico. Image: Tomas Fano |
 Location map of Puerto Rico If compared, Puerto Rico's area is slightly smaller than Cyprus or slightly less than three times the size of the US state of Rhode Island. The island's landscape offers green mountains, waterfalls, tropical rainforests and sandy beaches along most coastal areas. Puerto Rico's highest point is with 1,338 m Cerro de Punta. Moderated by easterly trade winds, Puerto Rico enjoys a pleasant tropical climate with relatively low humidity. The island is a self-governing unincorporated territory of the United States, capital is San Juan. Hispanic, Afro-Caribbean and North American influences determine the culture of the inhabitants of Puerto Rico. The island is home to 3.41 million people (in 2016). Official languages are Spanish and English. Puerto Rico's population is somewhat in decline, many Puerto Ricans, who are U.S. citizens, move to the United States mainland, Puerto Rico's faltering economy and an unemployment rate of more than 12%, and almost 28% of youth unemployment, has drained the island of its people. In June 2017 Puerto Rico voted in a a nonbinding referendum overwhelmingly in favor of statehood. 97 percent voted for statehood, though turnout was only about 23 percent. One and a half percent voted for independence from the United States. |
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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 among explorers, claimed San Juan Bautista (that's how he named the island) immediately for the Spanish Empire. After four centuries of Spanish colonial rule, in the year 1898, the US invaded and occupied Puerto Rico, ending the centuries of rule from Spain. Today the island state is a kind of 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 |
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: Sun-Nov-26 17:54 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: 3,41 million (2016) 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. Exports - commodities: chemicals, electronics, apparel, canned tuna, rum, beverage concentrates, medical equipment. Exports partners: United States 70%, United Kingdom 1.6%, Dominican Republic 1.4%, Netherlands Imports - commodities: chemicals, machinery and equipment, clothing, food, fish, petroleum products. Imports partners: United States 43% Currency: US Dollar (USD) Puerto Rico in FiguresMore Puerto Rico statistical data. |
 La Fortaleza in Old San Juan, the baby-blue fortess is the official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico, said to be the oldest executive mansion in use in the western hemisphere. Image: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD Official Sites of Puerto RicoNote: External links will open in a new browser window.gobierno.pr Official 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 U.S. Census Bureau Puerto Rico population. 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. Political Map of the CaribbeanPolitical map of the island territories in the Caribbean Sea. Map
of Central America and the CaribbeanReference Map of Central America and the Caribbean. |
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Puerto Rico NewsEl Nuevo Dia National and international news (in Spanish). Primera Hora Spanish daily, San Juan. El Vocero de Puerto Rico Puerto Rico daily (in Spanish). |
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Arts & CultureA wild mix of Hispanic, Afro-Caribbean and North American influences determine art and culture of Puerto Rico.A Collector's Vision of Puerto Rico Art 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. |
 16th-century citadel San Felipe del Morro, San Juan. © Puerto Rico Tourism Company  Castillo Serrallés, a mansion located in the city of Ponce. © Puerto Rico Tourism Company |
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Business & EconomyABPR - Asociacion de Bancos de Puerto Rico The 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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 Rincón beach on the Caribbean side of the island. Rincón a town on Puerto Rico’s north west coast is famous for its beaches. Image: cogito ergo imago Travel and Tour Consumer Information
Destination Puerto Rico - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Puerto Rico: Seven Seas - Punta Santiago - Sun Bay - Caja de Muerto - Ballenas - Caña Gorda - Boquerón - Rincón Bay Old San Juan (historic colonial section of the city); Castillo San Felipe del Morro (16th-century fortress in San Juan); Castillo San Cristóbal (largest fort in the Americas built by the Spanish); La Fortaleza (16th century fortification and the official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico) and San Juan National Historic Site (UNESCO World Heritage Site); El Yunque National Forest (tropical rainforest); Find accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards,biking, cruising, diving, trekking, fishing, golf, horseback riding, tours and much more. See Puerto Rico The Official Puerto Rico Tourism Site. Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association Puerto Rico Hotels. Escape to Puerto Rico Internet Travel Guide to Puerto Rico. 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. Archivo Historico y Fotografico de Puerto Rico Historical Photographs of Puerto Rico San Juan San Juan Ciudad Capital The Municipality of San Juan. San Juan Feel San Juan - the official tourism guide to San Juan.  Castillo San Felipe del Morro at the entrance to San Juan Harbor. Image: Kenneth John Gill |
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EducationUniversidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico Founded 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. |
 Arecibo Observatory, a radio telescope in Arecibo municipality. |
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 El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico. The El Yunque National Forest is the only tropical rain forest in the US national forest system. Image: Geoff Gallice Environment & NatureEl Yunque National Forest USDA Forest Service. National Hurricane Center / Tropical Prediction Center - NHC/TPC Hurricane Awareness. |
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HistoryPuerto Rico at the Dawn of the Modern Age by the Library of US Congress. Timeline of the History of Puerto Rico History timeline. WWW-VL History: Puerto Rico |
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Native Taino Tribal Flag 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 Herald The 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). Wepa Search Puerto Rico. Sources and additional Information on Puerto RicoAmnesty International: Puerto Rico BBC Country Profile: Puerto Rico Freedom House: Puerto Rico GlobalEDGE: Puerto Rico Human Rights Watch: Puerto Rico OEC: Puerto Rico Wikipedia: Puerto Rico The World Factbook -- Puerto Rico |
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Other Political Divisions of the United States: US States | American Samoa | Guam | Northern Mariana Island | US Virgin Islands Other Countries and Territories in the Caribbean Anguilla | Antigua and Barbuda | Aruba | Bahamas | Barbados | British Virgin Islands | Cuba | Dominica Dominican Republic | Grenada | Guadeloupe | Haiti | Jamaica | Martinique | Montserrat | Netherlands Antilles Saint Kitts and Nevis | Saint Lucia | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Trinidad and Tobago | U.S. Virgin Islands Major Cities in the Caribbean: Basse-Terre, Basseterre, Bridgetown, Castries, Charlotte Amalie, Fort-de-France, Hamilton, Havana, Kingston, Kingstown, Nassau, Oranjestad, Port-au-Prince, Port-of-Spain, Roseau, Saint George's, Saint John's, Saint Martin, San Juan, Santo Domingo, The Valley, Willemstad |
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