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Country Facts:
Puerto Rico vs. Yemen

Learn about the similarities and differences between Puerto Rico and Yemen 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. Yemen - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Puerto Rico is 3 515 mi², while the surface area of Yemen is 203 850 mi². This means that the area of Yemen is 5699% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 515 mi²
203 850 mi²

Coastline length

Puerto Rico has a coastline of 311.3 mi, while Yemen has a coastline of 1 184.3 mi.

311.3 mi
1 184.3 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 Yemen is Sanaa, where the population is 1 937 450.

395 326 ppl
1 937 450 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Puerto Rico is Cerro de Punta, its height is 4 390 ft. The highest peak in Yemen is Jabal an-Nabi Shuaib, which rises to a height of 12 028 ft.

4 390 ft
Cerro de Punta
12 028 ft
Jabal an-Nabi Shuaib

Highest recorded temperature

99°F
Arecibo
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Lowest recorded temperature

39.9°F
Adjuntas / Aibonito / Corozal
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Society

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

Population

The population of Puerto Rico is about 2 860 853, while Yemen is home to 29 825 964 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
2 860 853 ppl
29 825 964 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.5 years in Puerto Rico and 67.2 years in Yemen.

81.5 years
67.2 years

Average age

The average age is 43.6 years in Puerto Rico and 19.8 years in Yemen.

43.6 years
19.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -1.46% in Puerto Rico and 1.93% in Yemen.

-1.46%
1.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 92.4% in Puerto Rico and 70.1% in Yemen.

92.4%
70.1%

Language

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

spanish, english
arabic

Religion

In Puerto Rico, the main religion is Christianity; in Yemen, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

3 542 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/174
366 700 ppl
Ranking: 131/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Puerto Rico: 35 264 Int$. Yemen: 3 689 Int$.

35 264 Int$
Ranking: 42/194
3 689 Int$
Ranking: 159/194

Currency

Puerto Rico: US Dollar (USD). Yemen: Yemeni Rial (YER).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
YER
Yemeni Rial

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Puerto Rico: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Yemen: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: A, D, G).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, D, G

Driving side

Puerto Rico has right-hand traffic, Yemen 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; Yemen - January, February, March, November, December.

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 Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
No data
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B87 EUR - 109 EUR
T128 EUR - 178 EUR
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