Puerto Rico

Flag Description Five equal horizontal bands of red (top and bottom) alternating with white; a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side bears a large, white, five-pointed star in the center; design initially influenced by the us flag, but similar to the cuban flag, with the colors of the bands and triangle reversed. Currency The US dollar. Common coins include the 50, 25, 10, 5, and 1 cent coins. Astronomy Today's date is May 9, 2008. There is currently a New Moon. Location Caribbean, island between the caribbean sea and the north atlantic ocean, east of the dominican republic. Climate Tropical marine, mild; little seasonal temperature variation. Terrain Mostly mountains, with coastal plain belt in north; mountains precipitous to sea on west coast; sandy beaches along most coastal areas. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Caribbean Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Cerro de Punta 1,338 m.

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Puerto Rico

This is a map of Puerto Rico. The map illustrates the location of San Juan and its proximity to Ponce, Aguadilla, Fajardo, and the North Atlantic Ocean.

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