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∙ 13y agoNeither, it is in the Caribbean.
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Are the islands of the west indies in north or south America?
The islands of the Caribbean (West Indies, or Antilles) are between North and South America, but are often classified as being North America, as is Central America. These include Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and numerous smaller islands.
How long is the island of Puerto Rico?
Aprox. 100 miles from east to west, and 35 from south to north
Is Puerto Rico considered to be in north America or south America?
Quanta Costa?Neither... Costa Rica is actually in Central America. To see the location of Costa Rica and its neighboring countries, see the map of Central America via the Related Link. However, for the purpose of "where does it fall in the list of continents?" Coasta Rica would be considered North American, as with all the Central American countries such as Mexico, Belize, etc.
The Caribbean sea is between what three continents?
There are only two continents involved here. The Caibbean Sea is the body of water that is ringed by an island chain on the north and east (the Greater Antilles--Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico-- and Lesser Antilles) which many consider North America. South America (Venezuela, Colombia) and Central America (Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula) bordering the south and west.
Is Puerto Rico a continent?
No, Puerto Rico is an island.Actually Puerto Rico is NOT a continent ; it is an island .
Distance from America to Puerto Rico?
What part of America? America is huge! North America Central America South America
In what continent is Puerto Rico in?
Puerto Rico is an island... Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island that is part of the US, however the Caribbean Islands are grouped together with the mainland of North America. So Puerto Rico is part of North America both physically and politically.
What continet is Puerto Rico in?
Puerto Rico is it's own island but if it was in a continent it would be North America.
Is Puerto Rico north or south of the equator?
North of it.
What continent Puerto Rico?
North America.
Where is Puerto Rico located in Central America?
Puerto Rico is an island ,closest to central America.
Puerto rico is located near what imagenary line on the map?
The country of Puerto Rico is located near the imaginary line on the map known as the equator. This line is equal distance from the North and South Poles.
Does Puerto Rico lie south of 21 degrees north or 12 degrees north?
Puerto Rico lies at 18.2 N, south of 21 N.
What continent is Puerto Rico near?
North America.
Is Puerto Rico from cental amerrica?
no it is in south america
Does Puerto Rico have amazons?
The Amazon is in South America.
Is Puerto Rico in North America?
No, Puerto Rico is in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico is both physically and politically a part of North America. It is a Caribbean Island, however, these islands are grouped with North America. It is also a part of the US, so it is politically a part of North America.
