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San Juan • America/Puerto_Rico

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Country Information

Capital

San Juan

Population

1,333,772

Area

9,104 km²

Largest City

San Juan

Daylight Saving Time (DST)

Not Observed

ISO Code

PR / PRI

Time Zones

1 zone

Languages

Spanish, English

Currency

US Dollar ($) - $100

Coordinates

Decimal:18.4663, -66.1057

DMS:18°27′59″N, 66°06′21″W

Elevation

Highest:1,338 m

Lowest:0 m

Average:669 m

International Dialing Code

Time Zones

• America/Puerto_Rico| AST (UTC-4)

Geographic Extremes

Northernmost

Southernmost

Easternmost

Westernmost

About Puerto Rico

•Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States that has a rich cultural heritage influenced by Spanish, African, and indigenous Taíno traditions.

•The island is known for its stunning natural beauty, featuring lush rainforests such as El Yunque, which is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.

•Spanish and English are the official languages of Puerto Rico, though Spanish is predominantly spoken by the population.

•The island has a vibrant music scene, with genres such as salsa, reggaeton, and bomba being integral to its cultural identity.

•Puerto Rico is home to the historic San Juan, which features well-preserved colonial architecture and numerous forts, including El Morro and San Cristóbal.

•The island's economy is characterized by a mix of manufacturing, services, and agriculture, with pharmaceuticals and electronics being key industries.

•Puerto Rican cuisine is a fusion of Taíno, Spanish, and African influences, featuring dishes like mofongo and arroz con gandules.

•The island celebrates various festivals, including the Fiesta de San Sebastián, which showcases traditional music, dance, and food.

•Puerto Rico was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493 during his second voyage to the New World.

•The island is known for its bioluminescent bays, particularly Mosquito Bay on Vieques, which is one of the brightest in the world due to microorganisms that emit light.

•The Puerto Rican flag features five horizontal stripes and represents the island's struggle for independence and identity.

•The island has been a significant site for scientific research, with the Arecibo Observatory being one of the largest and most powerful radio telescopes until its collapse in 2020.

•The traditional art of 'santos' carving depicts religious figures and is a unique aspect of Puerto Rican folk art.

•Puerto Rico has a rich sports culture, particularly in baseball, with many players achieving fame in Major League Baseball.