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Puerto Rico is not now nor has it ever been a recognized country. Puerto Rico is a semi-autonomous territory of the United States of America with "Commonwealth Status". This is a political distinction, but a fancy name for an unincorporated territory. Before 1898 Puerto Rico was a territory of Spain. Before 1493 it was an island inhabited by Taino indians. And before that, not one alive knows!
The United States of America has 5 major territories. Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
The United States has very close relationships with some countries that were former territories and granted independence from the United States such as The Solomon Islands (1978), The Republic of the Marshall Islands (1986).
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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 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.
What country did Roberto clemente come from?
He was from the commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
What country did Juan Ponce DeLeon come from?
Puerto. Rico
Puerto Rico is a territory of what country?
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.
What is the other territory besides Puerto Rico?
the United States Virgin Islands
Where is Puerto Rico in relation to other European countries?
Puerto Rico is not a European country. Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island to the south east of Florida and to the north of Venezuela.
Which country's residents became citizen of the US in 1917?
Puerto Rico
What country owns Toa Baja Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico.
Is Puerto Rico a developed country?
It's not US territory is a part but it is a country dumb
Is Puerto Rico a small?
For a country yes Puerto Rico is relatively small
How Puerto Rico and Miami are the SAME?
puerto rico and mimi is not in the same country
Is Ponce a country in Puerto Rico?
Ponce is a city from Puerto Rico, USA.
Which country has more wealth dominican republic or Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico
What is the mother country of Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico was once a part of Spain.
Is Puerto Rico its own country?
No, it's a non-incorporated US territory (or colony, if you wish).
What country controlled Puerto Rico in the 19th century?
Spain controlled Puerto Rico.
