Since World War II, San Juan's economy has grown rapidly. Major manufactures include chemicals, pharmaceuticals, rum and other beverages, fertilizer, machine tools, electronic equipment, plastic goods, textiles, clothing, and food products. San Juan has excellent transportation facilities. A network of highways connects the city to the rest of the island, and a busy airport nearby Isla Verde and San Juan's modern port facilities provide connections to international points.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. San Juan Information info
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