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  • Government of Puerto Rico.  "Puerto Rico is a self-governing commonwealth in association with the United States. The chief of state is the President of the United States of America. The head of government is an elected Governor. There are two legislative chambers: the House of Representatives, 51 seats, and the Senate, 27 seats..."
 
  • Tourist Information.  "Take some time and travel to a tropical island. Hire a cast of thousands to play friendly, welcoming people most of whom speak English (in addition to their native Spanish). When you are looking for exotic locations, miles upon miles of white sand beaches, plus an unbelievable rain forest and mountains, you come to Puerto Rico.

    Puerto Rico is a modern progressive and civilized vacation spot that maintains the charm and hospitality of days gone by. You will find everything that the Caribbean has to offer in this all around family destination - and with it is a people whose warmth is equaled only by the sunshine that graces its shores."

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  • Official Web site of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.  "Whether you�re planning a wedding or a honeymoon, a getaway for the entire family or just yourself, are young or old, Puerto Rico offers you the excitement of overseas travel with the convenience and comfort of a domestic trip...

    ...Puerto Rico is 100 long by 35 miles wide�but don�t let these measurements fool you. Close to 4 million people live on the �Island of Enchantment,� with more than a million in the greater San Juan metropolitan area alone. It is a vibrant, modern, bilingual, multicultural society, one that has been molded by Spanish, African, Indian and U.S. influences. Residents of Puerto Rico have much in common with their fellow Americans in the continental United States, yet they retain a decidedly Hispanic heritage.

    Both Spanish and English are the official languages, the local currency is the U.S. dollar, and no visas or passports are required to enter Puerto Rico from the United States. Mail is sent through the US Postal Service at the same rates as on the mainland.

    The climate is as close to perfect as it can get, averaging 83�F (22.7�C) in the winter and 85�F (29.4�C) in the summer. In other words, it�s always summer! The trade winds cool the coastal towns and the temperature decreases as you go up into the higher mountains.

    Puerto Rico is in the Atlantic Time Zone, but does not observe Daylight Savings Time. The island uses standard U.S. electric current. European appliances require an adapter.

    There are no customs duties on articles bought in Puerto Rico and taken to the U.S. mainland. Major credit cards are accepted at most businesses, and ATMs connected to major US and international networks are easy to find.

    Business hours are similar to those on the mainland, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM weekdays (the siesta has pretty much disappeared). Most stores are open Saturdays, and all of the larger towns have shopping malls that are open evenings and Sundays."

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