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If Puerto Rico was independent like Mexico would puertoricans need to come ilegaly to the US?
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∙ 14y ago
Indeed. As Puerto Rico is a commonwealth, it functions as a "colony" of the United States. If it was an independent nation, Puerto Ricans would have to make an application to live an work in the US, just like everybody else.
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How do you spell puertoricans?
The correct spelling is two words, Puerto Ricans.
How do are people living in Puerto Rico?
Work… in Puerto Rico not live tainos live puertoricand. You knowed it? The puertoricans in Puerto Rico have jobs…
What is Puerto Rico languagues?
Spanish is our first language, but many puertoricans know how to speak English if they aren't fluent
What is the name of Puerto Rican Born people?
Puerto Rico is the 3rd largest Island of the carribean. People born in Puerto Rico are United States citizens since it is a commowealth state. In English they are called Puertoricans wich in spanish is Puertorriquenos but the word you are looking for is ... boricua..
How many Puerto Rican NFL players?
2 Puerto Ricans are in the NBA at the current time, Carlos Arroyo of Orlando Magic and Jose Juan Barea of Dallas Mavericks.
Why did Puerto Rico gain its independence?
Puerto Rico is not independent, it is a US Territory.
Driving distance between puerto vallarta and Mexico city?
857 km taking this route:Take MEXICO 70 from Puerto Vallarta to MEXICO 15 in GUADALAJARA.Take MEXICO 15 to Mexico City.
Is Puerto Rico an independent nation?
No, Puerto Rico is a Colony of the United States of America.
Is Puerto Rico independent or dependent of another country?
No. Puerto Rico is a US possession. Basically dependent.
Why can't Puerto Ricans come to the US?
They can and they do. There are over 3,000,000 living in the contiguous States.
What are the similarities and differences in Mexico and Puerto Rico?
First, the common traits. Mexico and Puerto Rico are both Latin American countries, meaning the two of them have a majority of people who speak Spanish, profess the Roman Catholic religion and at some point during their respective histories, were conquered, colonized and finally gained its independence from Spain.Now, on the differences. Mexico is a North American country with access to the Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, while Puerto Rico is a Caribbean nation. Mexico is a federation of 31 independent states and one federal district while Puerto Rico is a commonwealth belonging to the United States. The racial make up of Mexico is predominantly of mestizo (60%) and Amerindian people (30%) while the Puerto Rican people have mostly white (81%) and African-American (8%) backgrounds. In general terms, Puerto Rico is more economically developed than Mexico, but Puerto Rico would stand as the 72nd largest economy in the world while Mexico stands in the 11th place.Finally, some statistics:Population: Mexico 114,975,406 / Puerto Rico 3,690,923 (Both July 2012 est.)Land area: Mexico 1,972,550 sq km (761,606 sq mi) / Puerto Rico 9,104 sq km (3,515 sq mi)Gross Domestic Product: Mexico USD$1,667 billion / Puerto Rico USD$64.84 billion (both 2011 est.).GDP Per Capita: Mexico USD$14,700 / Puerto Rico USD$16,300Median Age: Mexico 27.4 years / Puerto Rico 37.8 years
Which region declared independent in 2008?
puerto rico
