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Puerto Rico

Location
Location Description

Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of the Dominican Republic

Continent
North America
Bordering Countries
None
Independent
No
Parent Country
United States
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of this country has five equal horizontal bands of red alternating with white. A blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side has a large five-pointed white star in the center.

Capital
San Juan
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
(dollar)
Size
3,425 sq mi (8,870 sq km) — 172nd largest
Total Population
3,203,295 people — 136th largest
Population Density
935 people per sq mi (361 people per sq km) — 36th largest

Country Location

Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of the Dominican Republic

Country Flag

The flag of this country has five equal horizontal bands of red alternating with white. A blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side has a large five-pointed white star in the center.