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Country Facts:
Puerto Rico vs. Israel

Learn about the similarities and differences between Puerto Rico and Israel by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Puerto Rico vs. Israel - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Puerto Rico is 3 515 mi², while the surface area of Israel is 8 019 mi². This means that the area of Israel is 128% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 515 mi²
8 019 mi²

Coastline length

Puerto Rico has a coastline of 311.3 mi, while Israel has a coastline of 169.6 mi.

311.3 mi
169.6 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Puerto Rico is San Juan, with a population of about 395 326 people. In contrast, the largest city in Israel is Jerusalem, where the population is 890 428.

395 326 ppl
890 428 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Puerto Rico is Cerro de Punta, its height is 4 390 ft. The highest peak in Israel is Har Meron, which rises to a height of 3 963 ft.

4 390 ft
Cerro de Punta
3 963 ft
Har Meron

Highest recorded temperature

In Puerto Rico, the highest temperature ever measured was 99°F and was recorded in Arecibo, while in Israel the highest temperature was 129.2°F and was recorded in Tirat Tzvi.

99°F
Arecibo
129.2°F
Tirat Tzvi

Lowest recorded temperature

In Puerto Rico, the lowest temperature ever measured was 39.9°F and was recorded in Adjuntas / Aibonito / Corozal, while in Israel, the lowest temperature was 7.3°F and was recorded in Tel Hatanim.

39.9°F
Adjuntas / Aibonito / Corozal
7.3°F
Tel Hatanim

Society

Puerto Rico vs. Israel - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Puerto Rico is about 2 860 853, while Israel is home to 8 655 535 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
2 860 853 ppl
8 655 535 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.5 years in Puerto Rico and 83.2 years in Israel.

81.5 years
83.2 years

Average age

The average age is 43.6 years in Puerto Rico and 30.4 years in Israel.

43.6 years
30.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -1.46% in Puerto Rico and 1.45% in Israel.

-1.46%
1.45%

Literacy

Literacy is 92.4% in Puerto Rico and 97.8% in Israel.

92.4%
97.8%

Language

In Puerto Rico, the main language is Spanish, English, and in Israel the primary language is Hebrew, Arabic.

spanish, english
hebrew, arabic

Religion

In Puerto Rico, the main religion is Christianity; in Israel, the main religion is Judaism.

christianity
judaism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

3 542 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/174
2 799 000 ppl
Ranking: 63/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Puerto Rico: 35 264 Int$. Israel: 42 391 Int$.

35 264 Int$
Ranking: 42/194
42 391 Int$
Ranking: 32/194

Currency

Puerto Rico: US Dollar (USD). Israel: New Israeli Sheqel (ILS).

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USD
US Dollar
ILS
New Israeli Sheqel

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Puerto Rico: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Israel: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, H).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, H

Driving side

Puerto Rico has right-hand traffic, Israel has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Puerto Rico - January, February, March, April; Israel - May, June, September.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (Settings → Your Country)
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No data
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B373 PLN - 465 PLN
T556 PLN - 772 PLN
B419 PLN - 495 PLN
T617 PLN - 750 PLN

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