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How many red stripes are on the Puerto Rican flag?
Three...
How many Puerto Ricans are in the US?
Between two and three million that are self identified as Puerto Ricans.
What is stopping Puerto Rico from becoming a state?
It has been an ongoing debate since 1948 whether to remain a commonwealth, seek statehood or become independent. What is stopping state hood is the vote of the Puerto Rican People. There have been three plebiscites on the question and so far, remaining a Commonwealth in Free Association with the US has won the vote. However if Puerto Rico ever voted for statehood, the US Congress would have to vote to grant admission as a state and then other political issues might stand in the way.
Where is three kings day celebrated?
Three Kings day is celebrated all over the world but mainly in Mexico it is also celebrated in Spain , Puerto Rico.
What do the colors on the Puerto Rican flag represent?
This is the symbolism according to the 1895 meeting: Red Stripes - The blood from the brave warriors. White Stripes - Victory and peace after obtaining indepence. Blue Triangle - Our sky and coastal waters. White Lone Star - Our beautiful Island.
How many red stripes are on the Puerto Rican flag?
Three...
Can Puerto Rican's fly back and forth to the US?
Yes, even two or three times a day if they want to.
What different races are in peurto Rico?
The three main races that compose a Puerto Rican are the Taino (indian), the African and the Spanish.
Puerto Rico's culture?
Puerto Rico has a culture with three distinct bases. There is the Spanish colonial culture, African culture, and Native Taino and Caribe Indian culture that comprises basis of Puerto Rican culture.
What is the symbolism behind the Puerto Rican flag?
The Puerto Rican flag consists of 5 horizontal stripes all meaning something. Three red, two white, a blue triangle and a white star. Together they symbolize Blood (Red), Victory and peace (White), The sea and the sky (Blue).
Is ivy queen black?
Ivy Queen's nationality is Puerto Rican and many Puerto Ricans are racially mixed with the African slaves that came there, the Taino Indians and the Spanish conquistadors. From her features, it is quite obvious she has black in her blood, but seems mixed with these three things as most Puerto Ricans are.
How did the professional boxer Miguel Cotto get famous?
Miguel Cotto is a Puerto Rican professional boxer, he is related to three other famous Cotto boxers. Also he is a four time world champion in three different weight classes.
Are boyce avenue filipino?
Yes, Boyce Avenue is a band formed by three brothers - Alejandro, Fabian, and Daniel Manzano. They were born in Sarasota, Florida, United States, but their parents are originally from Puerto Rico and Cuba. They have Filipino heritage through their mother's side.
What kind of govnerment does Puerto Rico have?
Puerto Rico is has Democratic Republic form of government modeled on the US Federal government. Puerto Rico's three branches of government: Bicameral elected legislature House of Representatives - 51 representatives Senate - 27 members), Elected governor (executive branch) Independent judicial branch (9 judges) appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Puerto Rican Senate.
What are three Caribbean islands and their capitals where Spanish is spoken?
Cuba, the Dominican Republic ['la República Domnicana'], and Puerto Rico ['Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico'] are three Caribbean islands on which Spanish is spoken. Spanish also is the main language in their capital cities. The Cuban capital is Havana, the Dominican Republic's capital is Santo Domingo, and the Puerto Rican capital is San Juan.
What are the linguistics of Puerto Rican Americans?
Puerto Rican Americans often speak a variety of Spanish influenced by the island's history and cultural heritage. Many also use Spanglish, a mix of Spanish and English, in their everyday speech. Puerto Rican Americans may also incorporate indigenous Taíno words and expressions into their language use.
What are the most important celebration in Puerto Rico?
Any excuse to celebrate will do in Puerto Rico which observes all Federal holidays and adds Official holidays like Three Kings Day, Birthday of Eugino Maria de Hostos, Birthdaay of Luis Munoz Marin, Birthday of Jose de Diego, Birthday of Don Luis Munoz Rivera, Birthday of Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa, Emancipation Day, Constitution Day and the Discovery of Puerto Rico to the calendar. Add any number of local Saints Days and expect Carnival to be a full week of partying. Big business may be justified in not liking Puerto Rico.
