Puerto Rico

Governor
Jenniffer González-Colón (New Progressive Party/Republican)

Population
3.20 million

Number of Senators
0 U.S. Senators

Number of Representatives
1 U.S. House delegate/resident commissioner

Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory with its own constitution and elected local government. Its civic life reflects Spanish, Taíno, African, Caribbean, and American influences, debates over political status, disaster recovery, migration, culture, and economic development. Territorial government is centered in San Juan.

Overview

Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory with its own constitution and elected local government. Its civic life reflects Spanish, Taíno, African, Caribbean, and American influences, debates over political status, disaster recovery, migration, culture, and economic development. Territorial government is centered in San Juan.