Puerto Rico

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Region

Americas • Caribbean

Capital

San Juan

Flag of Puerto Rico
Population
3,194,034
Area
8,870 km²
Time Zone
UTC-04:00
Top-Level Domain
.pr

About Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is a country located in Americas, specifically in the Caribbean region. Its capital city is San Juan. With a population of 3,194,034, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 8,870 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 360.09 people per square kilometer, it is densely populated.

The official languages of Puerto Rico include English and Spanish.

The currency used in Puerto Rico is the United States dollar ($), .

In Puerto Rico, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC-04:00 time zone.

Quick Facts

  • Capital: San Juan
  • Continent: North America
  • Native Name: Puerto Rico
  • Demonym: Puerto Rican
  • Top Level Domain: .pr
  • Calling Code: +1787
  • Independence: Dependent territory
  • Start of Week: Monday

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