Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico — page 1 — PUERTO RICO THE ALL STAR ISLAND Puerto Puerto Rico is often called The Island of Enchantment It is like a green jewel in the Caribbean Sea Just 111 miles 179 km long and 39 miles 63 km wide it is filled with sandy beaches lush rain forests palm trees and tropical breezes But it is Puerto Rico's 3 5 million Spanish and English speaking people that make the island truly magical A mix of European African and native heritage Puerto Ricans embrace a culture that dates back more than 500 years In the capital of San Juan cobblestone streets and massive Spanish forts exist alongside gleaming office towers nightclubs and modern art districts The island's official name is the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico It is a self governing part of the United States but it is not a state Puerto Rico is filled with talented people and has great business potential That is why its official slogan is The All Star Island DEL SOL People walk across the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan Visitors enjoy the island's beautiful weather and quaint shops PUERTO RICO

Puerto Rico — page 2 — A lookout point at Castillo San Felipe del Morro in San Juan Puerto rico

Puerto Rico — page 3 — PUERTO RICO QUICK FACTS Name Puerto Rico is a Spanish phrase that means rich port Capital San Juan population 355 074 Date of Commonwealth July 25 1952 Population 3 474 182 Area Total Land and Water 5 325 square miles 13 792 sq km Largest City San Juan population 355 074 Nicknames All Star Island Island of Enchantment Motto Joannes Est Nomen Eius John is his name National Bird Reina Mora Puerto Rican Spindalis National Flower Puerto Rican Hibiscus PUERTO RICO

Puerto Rico — page 4 — THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA National Tree Kapok Ceiba pentandra National Anthem La Borinqueña Highest Point Cerro de Punta 4 390 feet 1 338 m Lowest Point Caribbean Sea 0 feet 0 m Average July High Temperature San Juan 89°F 32°C Cerro de Punta Record High Temperature 104°F 40°C on Mona Island on July 2 1996 Average January Low Temperature San Juan 71°F 22°C Caribbean Sea Record Low Temperature 40°F 4°C in Rincon on March 27 1985 Average Annual Precipitation San Juan 57 inches 145 cm SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO Number of U S Senators 0 Number of U S Representatives 0 1521 1971 U S Postal Service Abbreviation PR QUICK FACTS N

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