Puerto Rico

North America · Capital San Juan

Puerto Rico is a country in North America. Its capital city is San Juan. It has a population of around 3,195,153 people. The main language is English and the official currency is the United States dollar. It has no land borders.

Puerto Rico is a country in North America. Its capital is San Juan. It has a population of 3,195,153, with no land borders. The official language is English. The official currency is the United States dollar.

Where is Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico at a glance

Capital: San Juan
Population: 3.2M
Currency: United States dollar
Language: English
Continent: North America
Coastline: Yes

The flag of Puerto Rico

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Bordering countries

Puerto Rico has no land borders.

Frequently asked questions about Puerto Rico

What is the capital of Puerto Rico?

The capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan.

What continent is Puerto Rico in?

Puerto Rico is located in North America.

What is the population of Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 3,195,153 people.

What is the currency of Puerto Rico?

The official currency of Puerto Rico is the United States dollar.

What language is spoken in Puerto Rico?

The main language spoken in Puerto Rico is English.

What is the flag of Puerto Rico?

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