| Surface : 8959
sq km (3459 sq miles) Also included are several smaller islands, such
as Culebra, Mona and Vieques |
| Population : 3,808,610
inhabitants |
| Electricity:
110 volts AC, 60Hz |
Visa: There are no
passports or visas necessary for United States citizens, which mean that
US citizens can travel freely in and out of the island without going
through immigration or customs. - Citizens of other countries have the same
requirements as for entering the USA. |
| Climate: Tropical Marine with regular temperature (80 F)...The
dry season is December to March... Puerto Rico is expose to the cyclones of Caribbean,
although less than Jamaica, Cuba, and the Lesser Antilles. Hurricanes frequently occur
between August and October, although the U.S. National Weather Service considers the
hurricane season to run from June 1 to November 30. The climate is as
close to perfect as it can get, averaging 83°F (22.7°C) in the
winter and 85°F (29.4°C) in the summer. In other words, it’s
always summer! |
| Capital : San
Juan. Population: 421,958 |
| System : Self-governing
US Commonwealth Territory (incorporated). Gained internal autonomy in
1951 - Executive power is held by the Governor, who is elected by
universal adult suffrage for a four-year term, assisted by a 15-member
Cabinet staffed by appointees. A bicameral assembly, a scaled-down
version of the US Congress, is responsible for legislation. The House
of Representatives has 54 members; the Senate has 28. |
| Languages : Spanish
and English are the official languages |
| Religions : Roman
Catholic 85 per cent; the remainder are other Christian denominations
and Jews |
| Money : US
Dollar (US$) = 100 cents |
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