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Puerto Rico Capital: San Juan Population: 3,927,188 The Geography of Puerto Rico Total Size: 13,790 square km Size Comparison: slightly less than three times the size of Rhode Island Geographical Coordinates: 18 15 N, 66 30 W World Region: Central America and the Caribbean General Terrain: mostly mountains with coastal plain belt in north; mountains precipitous to sea on west coast; sandy beaches along most coastal areas Geographical Low Point: Caribbean Sea 0 m Geographical High Point: Cerro de Punta 1,339 m Climate: tropical marine, mild; little seasonal temperature variation The People of Puerto Rico Type of Government: commonwealth Languages Spoken: Spanish, English Independence: none (territory of the US with commonwealth status) National Holiday: US Independence Day, 4 July (1776); Puerto Rico Constitution Day, 25 July (1952) Nationality: Puerto Rican(s) (US citizens) Religions: Roman Catholic 85%, Protestant and other 15% Economy of Puerto Rico Major Industries: pharmaceuticals, electronics, apparel, food products, tourism Agricultural Products: sugarcane, coffee, pineapples, plantains, bananas; livestock products, chickens Natural Resources: some copper and nickel; potential for onshore and offshore oil Major Exports: chemicals, electronics, apparel, canned tuna, rum, beverage concentrates, medical equipment Major Imports: chemicals, machinery and equipment, clothing, food, fish, petroleum products Currency: US dollar (USD) National GDP: $72,700,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $46,900,000,000 Brief History of Puerto Rico: Populated for centuries by aboriginal peoples, the island was claimed by the Spanish Crown in 1493 following COLUMBUS' second voyage to the Americas. In 1898, after 400 years of colonial rule that saw the indigenous population nearly exterminated and African slave labor introduced, Puerto Rico was ceded to the US as a result of the Spanish-American War. Puerto Ricans were granted US citizenship in 1917. Popularly-elected governors have served since 1948. In 1952, a constitution was enacted providing for internal self government. In plebiscites held in 1967, 1993, and 1998, voters chose not to alter the existing political status. Back to Geography Home Page

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