Situated in Caribbean, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 (officially Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 3.2 million and a total area of 8,870 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Puerto Rico through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of San Juan, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Puerto Rico located?
Geographically, Puerto Rico belongs to Caribbean within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 8,870 km², which makes it the 171st largest country or territory on Earth.
Puerto Rico has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
The capital city is San Juan, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how puerto rican life really works.
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Who lives in Puerto Rico?
Around 3.2 million people live in Puerto Rico, making it the 135th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Puerto Rico is called a Puerto Rican.
Puerto Rico is multilingual: the languages spoken include English and Spanish. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Puerto Rico — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the United States dollar (USD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Puerto Rico is +1. Websites from the country typically use the .pr internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Puerto Rico are its flag, its capital San Juan, and its approximate population of 3.2 million.
Fun facts about Puerto Rico
- Puerto Rico's flag emoji is 🇵🇷 — its two-letter country code is PR and its three-letter code is PRI.
- Puerto Rico covers 8,870 km², ranking 171st in the world by area.
- With about 3.2 million people, Puerto Rico holds the 135th spot in the world population ranking.
- Puerto Rico is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Puerto Rico is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Puerto Rico — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Puerto Rico?
- The capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan.
- What is the population of Puerto Rico?
- Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 3,203,295 people, ranking 135th in the world.
- Where is Puerto Rico located?
- Puerto Rico is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Puerto Rico?
- The languages spoken in Puerto Rico include English and Spanish.
- What currency is used in Puerto Rico?
- Puerto Rico uses the United States dollar (USD).
