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Skip Navigation ☰ About Puerto Rico Culture and Life Places to Go Plan Your Trip Puerto Rico, Discover a Magnificent and Unique Island Puerto Rico, officially known as the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico), is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands. Puerto Rico is only 100 miles long by 35 miles wide, making it the smallest island of the Greater Antilles. Puerto Rico (Spanish for "rich port") consists of an archipelago that includes the main island of Puerto Rico and several islands: Vieques, Culebra, Mona and numerous islets. Feel the Pulse of Puerto Rico Learn about all things that make the island of Puerto Rico magnificent and unique. Things to Do History People Cuisine Explore Puerto Rico Puerto Rico offers countless cultural experiences and many historical locations. Whether you enjoy nature or history, nightlife or adventure, culture or sports, pack your bags and discover this island full of interesting contrasts and surprises! Almost a year after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico could still use your help. How can you help? While many resorts and attractions are still struggling to reopen their doors to tourists, about 80 percent of Puerto Rico's hotels and restaurants are ready to welcome travelers. Tourism makes up 10 percent of Puerto Rico's GDP. The best way to support the island is by visiting, now is the best time to go. "Tourism dollars means that more than 50,000 people will keep their jobs and businesses will keep running," New York Magazine reported. Country Profile Capital: San Juan Location: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of the Dominican Republic. Coordinates: 18°15'N, 66°30'W Climate: Tropical Marine, average temperatures year round between 80 °F (26.7 °C) and 70 °F (21.1 °C). Time zone: Atlantic Standard (UTC - 4:00) Currency: United States Dollar (USD) $ Population: 3,189,068 (July 2020 est.) Nationality: Puerto Rican Primary ethnicity: Hispanic Ethnic composition: white (mostly Spanish origin) 75.8%, black 12.4%, other 8.5% (includes American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, other Pacific Islander, and others), mixed 3.3% National anthem: La Borinqueña Language: Spanish and English are the official languages of Puerto Rico. Government: Democracy, Republic Total area: 9,104 sq km (3,515 sq mi) My name is Magaly Rivera and proud to be Puerto Rican. I invite you to take some time to explore the tropical island of Puerto Rico, where you can find local exotic hideaways, miles of white sandy beaches, mountains and valleys, and many other natural wonders. In addition to the natural splendors you will find yourself surrounded by 500 years of history; and warm and friendly people. Within these pages you can find a wide scope of information pertaining to the island, its culture and people, and every detail that makes Puerto Rico, a magnificent and unique island. Enjoy your visit to Puerto Rico! Did You Know? Puerto Rico is home three bioluminescent bays. Mosquito Bay in Vieques, Laguna Grande in Fajardo and La Bahía Fosforescente in La Parguera. About Puerto Rico History Geography Economy Government Fun Quizzes Culture and Life Culture People Puerto Rican Recipes Moving to Puerto Rico Places to Go Cities Regions Travel Maps Things to Do Attractions Eat & Drink Events Plan Your Trip Before You Go Getting to and Around Things to Do Send a Postcard Are you looking for web hosting? Media Temple can help! About This Site Feedback Privacy and Terms Advertise Site Map Topic Index Fast Facts Stay Connected Copyright © 2020 Magaly Rivera . All rights reserved. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. welcome.topuertorico.org/index.shtml Wednesday, August 26, 2020 FB Twitter...