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Ivan Rodriguez was born on November 30th,1971 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. He is an all-star Major League Baseball catcher.
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Explain what diffence is between football in Puerto Rico and the US?
What is called football by most of the world is what we call soccer.Added : In my experience (although many countries have Soccer/football teams in international play) Puerto Rico is not all that enthusiastic with soccer (like their South & Central American Amigos) .They are very much into baseball , basketball and volleyball .Added 23 Feb 2010:Puerto Rico Islanders is a Puerto Rican professional soccer/football team based in Bayamón, PR. Founded in 2003.www.puertoricoislander.com
What other country besides Puerto Rico is part of the US?
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).
Where does the name isaiz come from?
The name Isaiz comes from Spanish origin. The name is a very popular last name in Spain and it is also quite popular in Puerto Rico.
What was the first Catholic colony of America?
The very first settlements by Spain in the Caribbean were Catholic. Puerto Rico (a Commonwelath of the US) was possibly the first, followed by Florida (in the US)
What are the two principal languages of Puerto Rico?
Spanish and English. Spanish is very much the dominant language, and many inhabitants do not speak English well.Puerto Rico has one principle language, Spanish.The English language is also used.Puerto Rico has one principle language, Spanish.The English language is also used.
What do the Puerto Rico's flowers look like in Puerto Rico?
pretty,very pretty....want to be friends
Is Jayuya is located very near the coast of Puerto Rico?
No it located in the mountains of central Puerto Rico.
What's an important holiday in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico celebrates many of the same holidays as the U.S. Christmas in Puerto Rico is a very different experience and worth seeing.
What year was Puerto Rico made a state?
Puerto Rico is a US Territory and has not achieved statehood.
Types of art in Puerto Rico?
There are very unique forms of art in Puerto Rico. This is partially due to the fact that this is a very tropical location.
What religious are people in Puerto Rico?
The Spanish were very influential in Puerto Rico, and they were Roman Catholic; so you'll find that the majority of Puerto Ricans are Catholic.
Why do Spanish stamps made for colonial Puerto Rico say Porto Rico?
The mutation of the "o" in the Latin roots to the "ue" in modern Spanish was something that developed after the first colonization of Puerto Rico took place. As a result, the first name of Puerto Rico was Porto Rico. (This was very quickly replaced by the Puerto Rico.)
How do you say aunt in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico official languages are Spanish and English. "Aunt" in spanish is "Tía". In Puerto Rico is very common call the 'Aunt' by 'Tía'.
What is tourism in Puerto Rico like?
It is very fun!
Where is the Arecibo Observatory located?
The Arecibo Observatory is in the United States of America. It is in the municipality of Arecibo which is in Puerto Rico. It is a very famous radio telescope.
Do frogs live in Puerto Rico?
Yes. Puerto Rico is home to dozens of species of frogs including the Coquí, a very small and vocal frog that has the distinctive call that gave it its name. The Coquí is the mascot of Puerto Rico.
How is life in Puerto Rico different from US of America?
Puerto Rico is a territory within the US. That means they do not have as many liberties in politics as do the states. Puerto Rico is also a Caribbean island with Spanish history, meaning its culture is very different. However, Puerto Rico has been Americanized over the years.
