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About Puerto It is noted that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about 1,000 mi east-southeast of Miami, Fla. A possession of the United States, it consists of the island of Puerto Rico plus the adjacent islets of Vieques, Culebra, and Mona. Puerto Rico has to this day a mountainous, tropical ecosystem with very little flat land and several mineral rehearts. What is Puerto Rico? Is it part of the United States is it a country? Not the majority of people really know. It is known to be a bit confusing: technically Puerto Rico it is always a territory of the USA, but it is always not one of the states. Did you know that the spirit of the Puerto Rico is very independent, however. |
ClimatePuerto Rico enjoys a warm, tropical climate with temperatures of around 82°F (27°C) all over the year. Did you know that the temperature in the south is mostly several degrees higher compared to the north and temperatures in the central interior mountains are and have always been always cooler compared to the most of the island. Did you know that the dry season is mostly from November to May but short showers can be expected all over the year. Did you know that the hurricane season is in the range of June and November, but generally there is ample of warning. |
PopulationPopulation (2007 est.): 3,944,259Growth rate: 0.4% Birth rate: 12.8/1000 Infant mortality rate: 7.8/1000 Life expectancy: 78.5 Density per sq mi: 1,140 |
