Americas
Puerto Rico Flag
Similar to Cuba's but with reversed colours. Red stripes represent the blood of brave warriors, white stands for peace. The blue triangle represents the Republican Government and the star represents the island.
Capital
San Juan
Continent
Americas
Population
3.2 million
Development indicators
GDP per capita
$35,600
USD per year (approx. 2023)
Human Development Index
0.855
Very High development
World Bank income classification
High Income (HIC)
HIC
🌡️ Climate: Tropical
Flag symbolism
Similar to Cuba's but with reversed colours. Red stripes represent the blood of brave warriors, white stands for peace. The blue triangle represents the Republican Government and the star represents the island.
Did you know?
Puerto Rico is a US territory and all Puerto Ricans are US citizens, but the island cannot vote in US presidential elections.
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