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Puerto Rico is a territory of the United State of America. In 1493 it was claimed by Spain, but after 400 years of colonial rule Puerto Rico was ceded to the U.S. This was due to the U.S winning the Spanish-American war in 1898. The American Dollar is used Puerto Rico and their economy is controlled by the U.S.
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∙ 13y agoPuerto Rico is a US Territory.
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What did making Puerto Rico an unincorporated territory mean for Puerto Ricans?
Making Puerto Rico an unincorporated territory meant that Puerto Rico was a free country and would therefore run its affairs without external interferences.
Why did Puerto Rico gain its independence?
Puerto Rico is not independent, it is a US Territory.
What Latin American country is self governing commonwealth of the US?
Puerto Rico is an unincorporated, self-governing territory of the United States and styles itself ( in English) as the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Its name in Spanish, Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, is more literally translated to English as "Free Associated State of Puerto Rico."
What term best describes Puerto Rico's political status?
Puerto Rico is part of the United States. It is called a commonwealth.
Is Puerto Rico the fifty-first state of the US?
That may happen some day, but for now it is a US Territory.
Is Puerto Rico a developed country?
It's not US territory is a part but it is a country dumb
Is Puerto Rico its own country?
No, it's a non-incorporated US territory (or colony, if you wish).
What country is Puerto Rico a territory for?
USA
What country controlled Puerto Rico?
Spain followed by the United States.
What country is Porot Rico?
Puerto Rico is not a country. It is a territory owned by the United States of America.
What did making Puerto Rico an unincorporated territory mean for Puerto Ricans?
Making Puerto Rico an unincorporated territory meant that Puerto Rico was a free country and would therefore run its affairs without external interferences.
Who is Puerto Rico's country leader now?
Puerto Rico's country leader is Barack Obama, as Puerto Rico is a territory or the United States. However, the governor is Alejandro Garcia Padilla.
What Spanish-speaking country is considered to be a territory of the US?
Puerto Rico is a Spanish-speaking territory of the United States. Although it is not a state, Puerto Rico is a self-governing commonwealth that uses both Spanish and English as official languages.
What is the smallest country in Puerto Rico?
By land area, Catano is the smallest city. By population, the smallest city is Culebra.
What needs to be done if yu make Puerto Rico into a country?
Puerto Rico is already a country, but no state. It is a territory of United States of America.
Is Puerto Rico independent or dependent of another country?
No. Puerto Rico is a US possession. Basically dependent.
What Spanish speaking country belongs to US?
Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, where Spanish is widely spoken.
