Вільно асоційована держава Пуерто-Ріко або Співдружність Пуерто-Ріко — залежна від США територія. Знаходиться під керуванням США, не будучи їхньою невід'ємною частиною. Дія Конституції США на території обмежена. Має свою власну конституцію, а також законодавчу, виконавчу та судову гілки влади. Зв'язок зі США полягає у наявності загального громадянства, валюти та оборони.
The Freely Associated State of Puerto Rico or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is a US dependency. It is under the control of the United States, but is not an integral part of them. The validity of the US Constitution in the territory is limited. It has its own constitution, as well as legislative, executive and judicial branches of government. The connection to the United States lies in the presence of a common citizenship, currency and defense. The country is located in the Caribbean Sea and consists of the main island of Puerto Rico and many smaller islands and reefs, from the Greater Antilles group and adjacent small islands. The capital of San Juan is the industrial, financial, cultural and tourist center of Puerto Rico. The form of government is an unincorporated organized territory. The head of government is the governor.
The climate of Puerto Rico is maritime tropical, mild, with slight seasonal temperature fluctuations: The average annual temperature is + 26-28°C. Between June and November is the Atlantic hurricane season.
Population size. 3,195,153 people.
Language. The official languages are Spanish and English. Spanish is the main language in government institutions, while English is the second language and is a compulsory subject at all levels.
Public schools in Puerto Rico are subject to US federal laws. Medicine is paid and is approximately on the same level with countries such as Poland, Greece or Slovakia.
Tourism is an important part of the economy. Most of the tourists are Americans. The tourism sector is well developed and is ready to delight tourists with the best beaches all year round. In terms of employment, the island is hard, but it is lower than in Peru or Italy. Many residents still leave in search of work in other countries. In general, the standard of living is lower than in Europe and the USA, but if you count according to the American system. For example, with the minimum wage, an islander can afford to buy more food, rent more housing per square meter, fill his car with more liters than, for example, in Belarus or Russia. So it is impossible to call them poor, especially since investment and business policies are attractive for doing business. The most demanded industries are IT-technologies, tourism, technology.
The locals of the island are cheerful, open and tolerant people. The policy of the state is aimed at supporting people of any faith and nationality, which cannot but please the guests of this paradise.
