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Puerto Rican flag |
| Country |
Puerto Rico |
| Capital |
San Juan |
| Location |
Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of the Dominican Republic |
| Size |
9,104 sq km |
| Terrain |
mostly mountains, with coastal plain belt in north; mountains precipitous to sea on west coast; sandy beaches along most coastal areas |
| Climate |
tropical marine, mild; little seasonal temperature variation |
| Languages |
Spanish, English |
| Nationality |
noun: Puerto Rican(s) (US citizens)
adjective: Puerto Rican |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic 85%, Protestant and other 15% |
| Currency |
US dollar (USD) |
| Exports |
chemicals, electronics, apparel, canned tuna, rum, beverage concentrates, medical equipment |
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