Political map of the island territories in the Caribbean Sea. Satellite view of one of the largest observatories in the world. Searchable map and satellite view of Puerto Rico's capital. Searchable map and satellite view of Puerto Rico. Census Bureau Puerto Rico population.Ĭurrent Weather and Forecasts, United States NOAA San Juan Office. representations in foreign countries, links to the American embassies. Official Guide to the Government of Puerto Rico. Official Sites of Puerto Rico Note: External links will open in a new browser window. 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. Imports - commodities: chemicals, machinery and equipment, clothing, food, fish, petroleum products. Industries: Pharmaceuticals, electronics, apparel, food products, tourism.Įxports - commodities: chemicals, electronics, apparel, canned tuna, rum, beverage concentrates, medical equipment.Įxports partners: United States 70%, United Kingdom 1.6%, Dominican Republic 1.4%, Netherlands Natural resources: Some copper and nickel potential for onshore and offshoreĪgriculture products: Milk (dairy), Poultry, Plantains, Ornamental Plants,Ĭoffee, Beef and Veal, Bananas, Pork, Fighting Cocks, Seeds and Seedlings. Religions: Roman Catholic 85%, Protestant and other 15% Nationality: noun: Puerto Rican(s), adjective: Puerto RicanĮthnic Groups: white (mostly Spanish origin) 80.5%, black 8%, Amerindian 0.4%, South coast relatively dry fertile coastal plain belt in north. To sea on west coast sandy beaches along most coastal areas.Ĭlimate: Tropical marine, mild little seasonal temperature variation, Terrain: Mostly mountains with coastal plain belt in north mountains precipitous Location: Caribbean island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, Independence: none (commonwealth associated with the US)Ĭonstitution: ratified 3 March 1952 effective 25 July 1952 Today the island state is a kind of self-governing unincorporated organized territoryĪ popularly elected governor has served since 1948. '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.Īfter four centuries of Spanish colonial rule, in the year 1898, the US invaded and occupied Puerto Rico, ending the centuries of rule from Spain. The group of islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean was One and a half percent voted for independence from the United States.īefore colonization the Caribbean island was inhabited by Arawak Indians known 97 percent voted for statehood, though turnout was only about 23 percent. In June 2017 Puerto Rico voted in a a nonbinding referendum overwhelmingly in favor of statehood. 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. Puerto Rico's population is somewhat in decline, many Puerto Ricans, who are U.S. Official languages are Spanish and English. The island is home to 3.41 million people (in 2016). Hispanic, Afro-Caribbean and North American influences determine the culture of the inhabitants of Puerto Rico. The island is a self-governing unincorporated territory of the United States, capital is San Juan. Moderated by easterly trade winds, Puerto Rico enjoys a pleasant tropical climate with relatively low humidity. Puerto Rico's highest point is with 1,338 m Cerro de Punta. The island's landscape offers green mountains, waterfalls, tropical rainforests and sandy beaches along most coastal areas. 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. Puerto Rico, a tropical Caribbean travel destination and one of the islands of the Greater Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea, located 125 km (78 mi) east of the island Hispaniola, (which is shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic).
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