Puerto Rico

Term Paper Title	Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico

In this paper I will discuss Puerto Rico and all of its aspects.  It will include the

geography, history, economy, government, and basic cultural details of Puerto Rico.  I will also

include any interesting or important facts about this most wonderful country.

     Puerto Rico is an island located in the Atlantic Ocean, and is very close to the Dominican

Republic, and the Carribean Sea..  It is a largely mountainous place, with over 60% of the

terrain being mountains.  However, there is great variety in the types of landscapes, with their

rain forests, deserts, beaches, caves, and rivers.  Their highest point is at Cerro Punta (4,389 ft.)

and lowest point is at sea level.  Puerto Rico's natural resources include fish, copper, nickel, and

crude oil.  The climate there is warm and sunny most of the year with a regular temperature of

around 80� F.

     The government of Puerto Rico is much like the American government in that they

contain an executive, a legislative, and a judicial branch.  The Executive branch is headed by the

main head of all government in Puerto Rico, the Governor. The executive branch is made up of

the governor, a cabinet including 15 ministers, and the secretary of state.  The legislative branch

includes 27 Senate members (2 per electoral district), and 53 Representatives.  The judicial

branch is directed by the Supreme Court which consists of 7 judges named by the governor, and

the whole judicial branch is made up of all the different courts; Court of Appeals, Superior Court,

District Court, and the Municipal Court.  So, unless specifically stated, Puerto Rico is subject to

all laws and regulations of the United States government.

     Puerto Rico has one of the most dynamic economies in the Caribbean region.  Industry is

now the primary center of economic activity and income, and main industries include electronics,
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