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| COUNTRY GENERAL INFORMATION | |||||||
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| Language: |
Spanish, English |
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| Currency: | US Dollar (USD) | ||||||
| Predominant Religions: |
Roman Catholic 85%, Protestant and other 15% |
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| National Holidays: | US Independence Day, 4 July (1776); Puerto Rico Constitution Day, 25 July (1952) | ||||||
| Economic Status: |
Puerto Rico has one of the most dynamic economies in the Caribbean region. A diverse industrial sector has far surpassed agriculture as the primary locus of economic activity and income. Encouraged by duty-free access to the US and by tax incentives, US firms have invested heavily in Puerto Rico since the 1950s. US minimum wage laws apply. Sugar production has lost out to dairy production and other livestock products as the main source of income in the agricultural sector. Tourism has traditionally been an important source of income with estimated arrivals of nearly 5 million tourists in 2004. Growth fell off in 2001-03, largely due to the slowdown in the US economy, recovered in 2004-05, but declined again in 2006-07. |
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| Security: |
no regular indigenous military forces; paramilitary National Guard, Police Force |
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| US Presence: |
None (Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth of the United States) |
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| Document Requirements: |
None (Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth of the United States) |
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| Major Airports: |
Airports: 17; Airports w/paved runways: 12 San Juan - Luiz Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU/TJSJ)
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| Risks and Precautions: |
Comparable to that in the rest of the US. Use common sense measures, like those you would employ while visiting any other US city or town. |
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| Mortality Statistics: |
Infant MR total: 8.42 deaths/1,000 live births |
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| Immunization Indicators: |
Required: None |
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| Infectious Disease Concerns: |
Cutaneous larval migrans is a risk for travelers with exposures on beaches and leptospirosis is common in many areas and poses a risk to travelers engaged in recreational freshwater activities. Such activities may include whitewater rafting, kayaking, adventure racing, or hiking. |
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| Overall Quality of Medical Services: |
Comparable to that of the rest of the US, some limited equipment, supplies, etc, especially in rural areas of Puerto Rico. |
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| Recent Medical Threats/ Concerns/Warnings: |
Dengue epidemics have occurred on many of the Caribbean islands. Most islands are infested with Aedes aegypti, so these places are at risk for introduction of dengue. Protecting yourself against insect bites (see below) will help to prevent this disease. In 2006, malaria (falciparum) was confirmed in travelers to Great Exuma, Bahamas, and Kingston, Jamaica, areas where malaria transmission typically does not occur. |
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| Communications Info: |
Country Calling Code: None, 1-787- local number |
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