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Puerto Rico Facts
What is the capital of Puerto Rico?
| Capital | San Juan |
| Government Type | presidential democracy; a self-governing commonwealth in political association with the US |
| Currency | US Dollar (USD) |
| Total Area |
5,324 Square Miles 13,790 Square Kilometers |
| Location | Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of the Dominican Republic |
| Language | Spanish |
| GDP - real growth rate | -0.6% |
| GDP - per capita (PPP) | $28,500.00 (USD) |
Puerto Rico Demographics
What is the population of Puerto Rico?
| Ethnic Groups | white (mostly Spanish origin) 80.5%, black 8%, Amerindian 0.4%, Asian 0.2%, mixed and other 10.9% |
| Nationality Adjective | Puerto Rican |
| Nationality Noun | Puerto Rican(s) (US citizens) |
| Population | 3,189,068 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.47% |
| Population in Major Urban Areas | SAN JUAN (capital) 2.475 million |
| Predominant Language | Spanish |
| Urban Population | 98.9% |
Puerto Rico Government
What type of government does Puerto Rico have?
- Executive Branch: chief of state: President Joseph R BIDEN Jr. (since 20 January 2021); Vice President Kamala HARRIS (since 20 January 2021);... More
- Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal; note - island residents are US citizens but do not vote in US presidential elections More
- Citizenship: see United States More
- National Holiday: US Independence Day, 4 July (1776); Puerto Rico Constitution Day, 25 July (1952) More
- Constitution: previous 1900 (Organic Act, or Foraker Act); latest ratified 3 March 1952, approved 3 July 1952, effective 25 July 1952 More
- Independence: none (territory of the US with commonwealth status) More
Puerto Rico Geography
What environmental issues does Puerto Rico have?
- Climate: tropical marine, mild; little seasonal temperature variation More
- Environment - Current Issues: erosion; occasional drought causing water shortages More
- Terrain: mostly mountains with coastal plain belt in north; mountains precipitous to sea on west coast; sandy beaches along most coastal... More
Puerto Rico Economy
How big is the Puerto Rico economy?
- Economic Overview: Puerto Rico had one of the most dynamic economies in the Caribbean region until 2006; however, growth has been negative... More
- Industries: pharmaceuticals, electronics, apparel, food products, tourism More
- Currency Name and Code: US Dollar (USD) More
- Export Partners: US 90.3%, UK 1.6%, Netherlands 1.4%, Dominican Republic 1.4% More
- Import Partners: US 55.0%, Ireland 23.7%, Japan 5.4% More
Puerto Rico News & Current Events
What current events are happening in Puerto Rico?
Source: Google News
Interesting Puerto Rico Facts
What unique things can you discover about Puerto Rico?
- When Christopher Columbus arrived there in 1493, the island was inhabited by the peaceful Arawak Indians, who were being challenged by the warlike Carib Indians.
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