Geography
Puerto Rico is in Caribbean, North America. Its listed coordinates are 18.25, -66.5; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
North America
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a country in Caribbean. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- San Juan
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Caribbean
- Population
- 3.2 million
- Area
- 8,870 km²
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Official language
- English, Spanish
- Calling code
- +1787
- Internet TLD
- .pr
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
Puerto Rico map preview: 18.25, -66.50
People and Culture
Puerto Rico uses English, Spanish in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Puerto Rico varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Puerto Rico is recorded with the official name Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- San Juan
- Caribbean cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: San Juan
- Time zone data: UTC-04:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Puerto Rico is grouped under North America.
- Puerto Rico has a listed area of 8,870 km².
- Puerto Rico is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs 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 in North America.
What currency does Puerto Rico use?
Puerto Rico uses the United States dollar.
What language is spoken in Puerto Rico?
English, Spanish is listed for Puerto Rico in this database.