Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a country in North America. Its capital is San Juan, and it has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- San Juan
- Region
- North America
- Status
- Territory of the United States
- Area
- 8,868 km² Number 170 of 240 by size
- Land borders
- None
What is the capital of Puerto Rico?
The capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan.
Which countries border Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico has no land borders with other countries. The nearest countries, measured between the countries’ centres, are United States Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Saint Martin, Sint Maarten and Anguilla.
| Country | Capital | Distance from San Juan |
|---|---|---|
 United States Virgin Islands | Charlotte Amalie | 125 km (78 mi) |
 British Virgin Islands | Road Town | 157 km (98 mi) |
 Saint Martin | Marigot | 323 km (201 mi) |
 Anguilla | The Valley | 324 km (201 mi) |
 Sint Maarten | Philipsburg | 327 km (203 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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