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Puerto Rico Facts

Puerto Rico's Information

Flag of Puerto Rico
Land Area 8,870 km2
Water Area 4,921 km2
Total Area 13,791km2
Population 3,578,056 (#132)
Population Density 403.39/km2
Government Type Presidential Democracy; A Self-governing Commonwealth In Political Association With The US
GDP (PPP) $131.00 Billion
GDP Per Capita $37,700
Currency Dollar (USD)
Largest Cities
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  • Name: Puerto Rico, a Commonwealth territory
  • Capital City: San Juan (395,326 pop.)
  • Puerto Rico Population: 3,674,209 (2013 est.)
  • World Populations (all countries)
  • Currency: United States Dollar
    (conversion rates)

    us dollar
    One US Dollar
  • Ethnicity: white (mostly Spanish origin) 76.2%, black 6.9%, Asian 0.3%, Amerindian 0.2%, mixed 4.4%, other 12%
  • GDP total: $64.84 billion (2010 est.)
  • GDP per capita: $16,300 (2010 est.)
  • Land Sizes
  • Language: Spanish, English
  • Largest Cities: (by population) San Juan, Bayamon, Carolina, Ponce
  • Name: Puerto Rico, which is spanish for 'rich port,' was named by early Spanish settlers
  • National Day: US Independence Day, July 4; Puerto Rico Constitution Day, July 25
  • Religion: Roman Catholic 85%, Protestant and other 15%
  • Symbols
This page was last updated on April 7, 2017.

Puerto Rico Trivia

What Language is Spoken in Puerto Rico?

English and Spanish are the two most widely spoken languages in Puerto Rico. Over 95% of the population speaks Spanish.

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Is Puerto Rico a Country?

Puerto Rico is not a country but instead an unincorporated territory of the United States.

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What is the Capital of Puerto Rico?

San Juan is the capital city of Puerto Rico.

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Which Continent is Puerto Rico In?

Puerto Rico is found in the Caribbean Region of North America.

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