Maps of the World: Puerto Rico
Facts about Puerto Rico
- Location: Caribbean Sea, east of the Dominican Republic
- Capital: San Juan
- Official Languages: Spanish and English
- Population: Approximately 3.2 million (2024)
- Currency: U.S. Dollar (USD)
- Status: Unincorporated U.S. territory
- Time Zone: Atlantic Standard Time (AST), no daylight saving time
- Climate: Tropical, warm and sunny year-round with a rainy season from May to November
- Main Industries: Tourism, manufacturing (pharmaceuticals, electronics), agriculture (coffee, sugarcane)
- Highest Point: Cerro de Punta (1,338 meters / 4,390 feet)
- Famous Landmarks: El Yunque National Forest, Old San Juan, Castillo San Felipe del Morro
- Driving: Right-hand side of the road; U.S. driver's licenses accepted
- Electricity: Same as U.S. (110V, 60Hz)
- Area: 9,104 square kilometers (3,515 square miles)
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