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Mona Island is part of the Antilles which pertain to the Puerto Rican territory. Geographically has an area of 40 km2, and is 80 km away from the main island (Puerto Rico). |
Mona Island is part of the Antilles which pertain to the Puerto Rican territory. Geographically has an area of 40 km2, and is 80 km away from the main island (Puerto Rico). |
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In December 22 of 1919 the island was declared Insular Forest of Puerto Rico, under the authority if the Forest Law (law #22) During 1945 to 1955 Mona island was leased to the USA Air Force as military exercise area. After 1941 the island has been used for hunting sport and for camping. |
In December 22 of 1919 the island was declared Insular Forest of Puerto Rico, under the authority if the Forest Law (law #22). During 1945 to 1955 Mona island was leased to the USA Air Force as military exercise area. After 1941 the island has been used for hunting sport and for camping. |
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Mona Island is part of the Antilles which pertain to the Puerto Rican territory. Geographically has an area of 40 km2, and is 80 km away from the main island (Puerto Rico). In December 22 of 1919 the island was declared Insular Forest of Puerto Rico, under the authority if the Forest Law (law #22). During 1945 to 1955 Mona island was leased to the USA Air Force as military exercise area. After 1941 the island has been used for hunting sport and for camping.