Puerto Rico Travel Information

Country Information

Area: 8,950 sq km (3,459 sq miles)
Population: 3,958,128
Capital: San Juan
Language: Official: Spanish, English spoken
Religion: 85% Roman Catholic
Time Zone: GMT -4

Electricity: 120 Volts AC 60Hz,

Passport: same requirements as entering the USA

Currency: US Dollar (USD) = 100 cents

Health: No Special Precautions

Climate: Hot tropical climate throughout the year

International Dialling Codes: 1+809

Geography of Puerto Rico:

Puerto Rico is an island east of the Dominican Republic and west of British Virgin Islands. The capital San Juan is on the northeast shore. Much of the natural forest has been cleared for agriculture, but the trees in the northeast are protected as a national park. The island features a central mountain range with the highest point at Cerro de Punta (4390 ft). The other main towns are Ponce, Bayamon and Caguas.

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