SC/MLA 2005 in Puerto Rico - Local Information

Puerto Rico Vital Statistics

(Source: Puerto Rico's Bureau of Tourism)

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	Location		1,000 miles southeast of Miami, Florida
	Population		3.9 million total 1.3 million in San Juan Metropolitan Area (2000 US Census)
	Major Cities		San Juan (Capital) Ponce Mayaguez
	Languages		Spanish and English
	Climate		Average temperature of 82° F \| 28° C
	Time		Eastern Standard Time (EST)
	Currency		US Dollar
	Automated Teller Machines (ATM's)		There is an extensive network of ATM's that operates 24-7.
	Taxes		No excise tax imposed on materials imported for conventions or promotional purposes.
	Main Airport		Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is among the largest in the World, handling more than 10 million passengers per year.
	Taxis		Designated "Taxi Turístico" (Touristic Taxi) cars charges flat fares between airport, hotels, etc.
	Tourism		4.8 million visitors in 2002
	Medical Care		There are fine health care facilities in the Caribbean provide excellent coverage throughout the island.

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Welcome to Puerto Rico!!! SC/MLA 2005 Southern Chapter / Medical Library Association 55^thAnnual Meeting InterContinental Hotel San Juan, Puerto Rico October 20 - 24, 2005


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