Puerto Rico
18 15 N, 66 30 W
lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m
highest point: Cerro de Punta 1,339 m
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periodic droughts; hurricanes
some copper and nickel; potential for onshore and offshore oil
arable land: 3.69%
permanent crops: 5.59%
other: 90.72% (2005)
erosion; occasional drought causing water shortages
Hot tropical climate. The temperature varies little throughout the year. Cooler in the upland areas.
Required clothing
Lightweight tropical clothes. Light rainwear required.
time difference: UTC-4
