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Demographics Results: Puerto Rico
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Country |
Puerto Rico |
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Region |
Caribbean |
Area (sq km) |
13,790 |
Border |
(Island) Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean |
Population |
3,598,357 |
Nationality |
Puerto Rican(s) |
Ethnicity |
white (mostly Spanish origin) 80.5%, black 8%, Amerindian 0.2%, Asian 0.3%, mixed and other 16.4% |
Religion |
Roman Catholic 85%, Protestant and other 15% |
Language |
Spanish, English |
Literacy |
94% |
Government |
Commonwealth |
Capital |
San Juan |
Leader |
President Donald J. TRUMP (since January 20, 2017), Vice President Michael R. PENCE (since January 20, 2017), Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla (since January 2, 2013) |
Currency |
US Dollar |
Independence Day |
None (territory of US) |
National Holiday |
US Independence Day, (July 4, 1776); Puerto Rico Constitution Day, (July 25, 1952) |
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