Puerto Rico: flag, capital and facts

Puerto Rico is a territory in Caribbean (North America). Its capital is San Juan. Population — 3,203,295. Area — 8,870 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.

The flag of Puerto Rico

Like Cuba's flag in reverse: Cuba has blue stripes, Puerto Rico has red ones.

The capital of Puerto Rico — San Juan

San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico. San Juan — the old El Morro fortress guards the harbour of San Juan.

Facts about Puerto Rico

Official name: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Capital: San Juan
Continent: North America
Region: Caribbean
Population: 3,203,295
Area: 8,870 km²
Currency: USD ($)
Status: Dependent territory
Coordinates: 18.25°, -66.5°

How to remember the name

The namePuerto Rico means 'rich port' in Spanish.

Did you know?

The piña colada and reggaeton music were both invented here.

Flags that look alike

These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Puerto Rico — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.

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Other countries of Caribbean

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