The flag of Puerto Rico has five equal horizontal bands of red alternating with white. A blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side has a large five-pointed white star in the center.

Puerto Rico

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico (officially Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) is a country located in Caribbean, Americas. With a population of 3,203,295 people, it ranks #136 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 8,870 km² (#172 globally), with a population density of 361 people per km². The capital city is San Juan. The official languages are English, Spanish.

Key Facts

Population

3,203,295

#136 world ranking

Area

8,870 km²

#172 world ranking

Population Density

361/km²

Capital

San Juan

Driving Side

Right

Timezones

1

UTC-04:00

Continent

North America

Bordering Countries

0

neighboring countries

Calling Code

+1

Languages

Currency

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Puerto Rico?
The capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan.
What is the population of Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico has a population of 3,203,295 people, ranking #136 in the world by population.
How big is Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico covers an area of 8,870 km², ranking #172 in the world by area. The population density is 361 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Puerto Rico?
The official languages of Puerto Rico are: English, Spanish.
What is the currency of Puerto Rico?
The currency of Puerto Rico is United States dollar ($).

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