Basic Information About Puerto Rico:

Population: The population of Puerto Rico is 3,679,676.

GDP: $ 125.861 billion (2013)

Climate: The climate of Puerto Rico falls into the tropical climatic zone. Temperatures are moderate year round, averaging near 80 °F (27 °C) in lower elevations and 70 °F (21 °C) in the mountains. Puerto Rico has a rainy season which stretches from April into November.

People: The people of Puerto Rico represent a cultural and racial mix. When the Spanish forced the Taíno people into slavery, the entire indigenous population was virtually decimated, except for a few Amerindians who escaped into the remote mountains.

Religion: The majority of Puerto Ricans are Roman Catholic, but religious freedom for all faiths is guaranteed by the Commonwealth Constitution. There is a Jewish Community Center in Miramar, and there’s a Jewish Reformed Congregation in Santurce.

Capital: San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico.

Language: Both Spanish and English are the official languages of Puerto Rico, but Spanish is without a doubt the dominant language, as the majority of the people in Puerto Rico are not proficient in English.

Currency: United States Dollar

Time Zone: San Juan, Puerto Rico is GMT/UTC – 4h Standard Time

Country Phone Code: +1

Emergency Number(s): 911

Electricity: 120 V 60 Hz; Plug Styles: Flat blade plug