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Puerto Rico
This category covers questions about the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, commonly known as simply Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. Originally a Spanish colony, the United States acquired Puerto Rico as a territory from the Kingdom of Spain on December 10, 1898. Since then, both the United States and Puerto Rico have maintained close, friendly ties, even once considering the admission of Puerto Rico as the 51st state, although this was eventually decided against.
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How long is the flight from Denver to San juan puerto rico?
7hrs 2mins. But with a layover it will be 9hrs 32mins.
Can a us citizen live in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is a US Territory and its inhabitants are US Citizens! So, if they are US Citizens, any US citizen can live in Puerto Rico.
Can Puerto Rico vote for presidenty?
The people of Puerto Rico elect their local government officials, their legislature and their governor. In that sense they have voting privileges.
Because Puerto Rico has only a non-voting representative in the US Congress, the territory has no vote in the Electoral College so US citizens who are permanent residents of the Island cannot vote for President.
However, if a Puerto Rican establishes residence in one of the states, (New York or Hawaii, for example) that person can vote for President from that residence, just as any other US citizen resident in that state.
What is the largest forest in Puerto Rico?
I think there is a Tamana rainforest also an Aripo rainforest.
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What is the name of the first known inhabitants of Puerto Rico?
The first European to visit what is now Puerto Rico was Christopher Columbus. The island was already settled by Taino Indians of the Arawak branch. Researchers conclude these came from the Florida mainland and followed the islands until reaching the Lesser Antilles, which was populated by the Carib Indians, a more warlike tribe.
The Spanish government named Don Juan Ponce de Leon as Governor of the island. He later went to search for the Fountain of Youth. The Governer of Puerto Rico became the first white man to step on what is now the United States.
Why are puerto ricans better than dominicans?
There is no right answer. As a Puerto Rican man of course I'll say PR but if I was Dominican I'm sure I would've answered this differently. Any Dominican or Puerto Rican resorting to putting down the other is downright ignorant. After all we're all Taino, African and spainard at the end of the day. Hope this helps.
Why is Puerto Rico considered a hispanic country?
All Puerto Ricans are American Citizens. Now, because Puerto Ricans speak Spanish they are considered also Latin Americans. Also not only are they considered Latin Americans but Puerto Rico was once a part of the united states.
How many hours is it from Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic?
They share a border so you could say it takes no time to get there, if you were at the border.
What is Puerto Rican money called?
Pesos. We have "Papeletas" of 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, and 2,000. We have coins of 1, 5, 10, and 25 pesos.
How far is Denver Colorado from San Juan Puerto Rico?
The driving distance between Jacksonville, FL and Denver, CO is approximately 1730 miles. The driving time would be approximately 29 hours if you were to travel non-stop in good driving conditions. (The driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend trip time such as weather, road work, border crossings and rush hour traffic in urban areas.)
Is El Moreno a famous fortress in Puerto Rico?
El Moreno is not a Spanish Fortress. However, it's much different. Actually it is entirely different, El Moreno is a person, not a Spanish Fortress. El Moreno was born on September 30 in the year of 1967. At birth his name was Larry Martinez. Currently he is an impersonator, singer, comedian and actor. He took on the stage name of "El Moreno Michael," he is also often nicknamed the man of a thousand faces. Most likely because of his many talents and personalities, if you want my opinion. If you are searching for the National Monument, i believe the real name of it is: "El Morro." I hope that this explained in detail the answer to your question. :)
Do you need a passport to travel to New York from Puerto Rico?
As long as you are traveling directly from Puerto Rico to NY, without stopping in any foreign countries - for example, elsewhere in the Caribbean or in Canada - you do not need a passport to travel. Puerto Rico is a US Commonwealth. Travel to or from Puerto Rico and/or the US Virgin Islands to the US mainland is travel within the United States and passports are not required. You will, however, need a government issued photo ID, such as a drivers license.
What are the origins of the Puerto Ricans?
Puertorican immigration to Hawaii was caused after two hurricanes devastated the sugar cane industry in the island in 1899. Because Puerto Rico was a big supplier of sugar the natural phenomenons caused shortage of sugar and demand of the product from Hawaii intensified. So, Hawaiian sugarcane plantation owners started to recruit experienced Puertorican sugar cane laborers. Most of these people were poor, and I would not be surprised if they hailed from one or more of the coastal towns of the island, as sugarcane was planted near the coast.
The first group left for Hawaii on November 22, 1900. They were subjected to mistreatment and starvation from the shippers and workers of the railroad company. (I would know, my great grandfather went back after getting to New Orleans)
The trip started on a ship from San Juan to New Orleans, train from New Orleans to Port Angeles, CA, from there they set sail to Rio de Janeiro and finally to Hawaii.
By 1910 there were 4,890 Puertoricans in Hawaii.
What is the distance from one side of the island to the other in Puerto Rico?
It is about 1,000 miles southeast of Miami.
What is the lowest point of Puerto Rico?
Elevation extremes: lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m
highest point: Cerro de Punta 1,338 m
Definition: This entry includes both the highest point and the lowest point.
Source: CIA World Factbook - information is accurate as of December 30, 2010
What did Roberto clemente do that was famous?
Roberto Clamente was a Puerto Rican-born major league baseball player. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is famous for the following:
- National League Most Valuable Player (1966)
- 3000 Career hits
- 12-time Gold Glove recipient
- Led the league in batting average for 4 of his 18 years as a player
- First Hispanic player to win a world series ring as a starter
- Selected to play in the All Star game 12 years in a row
- Inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame (1973 - posthumously)
- First Latin-American inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Only player to have had the mandatory 5 year waiting period for HoF induction waived.
- Awarded for his humanitarian work (Posthumously)
- the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2002)
- Congressional Gold Medal (1973)
- Presidential Gold Medal (1973)
Clamente gave back to the community as well and was heavily involved in charity work and relief efforts. He was killed in a plane crash on December 31, 1972 delivering relief supplies to Nicaragua after an earthquake.
The Roberto Clamente Coliseum commemorates him in San Juan (Rio Piedras).
How do Puerto Ricans communicate?
1st answer: Well if you grew up speakinq Spanish and you learn to talk Enqlish, then you would have an accent. Kinda like British people when they learn to speak Enqlish, they would still have their British accent!
2nd answer: If you aren't from Puerto Rico and you still would like to speak English with a Puerto Rican accent, it really helps to listen to people who do. When you hear them speaking English with a Puerto Rican accent, you can copy it.
Do you need a passport to travel from Puerto Rico to Florida?
Passports have become almost a necessity to travel anywhere since 9-11. However, Puerto Ricans are US citizens at birth and have been since 1917 and Puerto Rico is part of the Customs Territory of the US. US citizens traveling from other points in the US do not need a passport to enter Puerto Rico.
You will need a valid form of government-issued photo ID to fly, rent a car and possibly for other purposes and a passport can serve that purpose, as can a state issued driver's license or ID.
The Puerto Rican currency is the American dollar. When reentering the mainland, you do not have to declare purchases relative to duties on imports as you would with other Caribbean islands.
Keep in mind, It's good to have a passports because it will also benefit you when attempting to reenter the US from other countries. They're inexpensive considering the benefits of identification AND registering valuables you already own to reduce the hassle of duties on imports, etc.
When did Puerto Rico become a US territory?
American troops recaptured the island in July 1944 (From wikipedia.org)
Why does the Cuban flag look like Puerto Rico's?
Both countries were occupied and became American territories after the Spanish-American war of 1898. The territories were given flags based on the red white and blue flag of the United States.
