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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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Do us residents need a passport to go to Puerto Rico?
No. No passports are checked when flying on a direct flight from Puerto Rico to a US Airport. However one must have at least one valid state-issued ID like a driver's license to fly anywhere from any US airport.
How long is the flight to Puerto Rico from St Thomas?
The flight time for flights between the above places is 1 hours 14 mins
This is an approximate travel time (calculated in ideal conditions. The travel speed is 500 mph and 30 mins for take off and landing). The actual time might change depending on the flight path chosen, weather conditions, etc
Isn't Puerto Rico part of the US?
yes and no. Despite politics, and the islands status, Puerto Rico is part, but NOT part of the united states. Also Puerto rico is an island nation, not independent, but Puerto Rico does have a rich culture, with a strong Puerto Rican national identity.
Who is the leader of the country in Pueto Rico?
The leader of Puerto Rico is always the governor. Since Puerto Rico is part of the United States up to this day, any laws or rules should always pass through the President of the United States before approving.
What is the most common job in Puerto Rico?
About any job that you might find in Peoria, Waco or Tampa.
How far apart are the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico?
By plane the two islands are 237 miles apart.
When was Puerto Rico acquired to the US?
The US obtained Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American war in 1898. US also obtained Cuba and Philipeans but only kept Puerto Rico. The Treaty of Paris of 1898 which settled the war between Spain and the U.S. granted the victor all American colonies belonging to Spain. That meant Cuba and Puerto Rico. Since the independence movement in Cuba was championed by the US press, it was impossible politically to justify keeping it as a colony. Thus it was granted independence. Even though many were against Spanish colonial rule in Puerto Rico and the Philippines, this was not widely known in the US so it was possible to keep them. The independence movement in the Philippines was helped by the fact that it was independent right before the signing of the treaty and the resistance to US rule. Also the invasion by Japan during the 2nd World War helped fuel the movement. Puerto Rico was declared an autonomous region of Spain in 1897 but this was revoked before the end of Spanish rule. The fight against Spanish rule culminated with the Grito de Lares, a revolt that was crushed by the Spanish government. As the Puerto Rico economy improved during the 60's, the independence movement was reduced to less than 10% of the population and was actually championed by Puerto Ricans residing in the US.
What do Colorado Wyoming Alaska and Puerto Rico have in common?
they are all west of the mississippi river...
Numero de ruta del banco bilbao vizcaya de puerto rico?
Numero de Ruta para cuentas de Banco Santander : 021502341
What is the shape of Puerto Rico?
Puerto looks like a very colorful place full or flowers, and plam trees.
What and where is Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is a self governing unincorporated territory of the US which some people would call a colony and others call a Commonwealth. The island was given to the United States as war booty by Spain after their loss in the Spanish American War after a token paument in the Treaty of Paris. The smallest of the Greater Antilles, it is an archipelago located east of the Hispaniola (Dominican Republic/Haiti). Thus the island is nestled in the south by the Caribbean Sea and in the north by the Atlantic Ocean.
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How do they say peace in Puerto Rico?
The Spanish word for "peace" is "paz." It is pronounced, "poss." Sites such as learn-spanish.co.il provide audio pronunciations of many common Spanish words.
What is the physical difference between a Puerto Rican and a Mexican?
The same between an American and a Canadian.
When does Puerto Rico celebrate its independece?
September 23rd we commemorate El Grito De Lares " The Cry Of Lares". Our first blown out revolution
but since we're technically not independent as of today it's up to individual Puerto Rican's whether or not they celebrate it.
Many Celebrate the 4th of July, But I see this as disrespectful to ourselves as The United States is the very same country that came and invaded and prevented our independence. Celebrating their independence as a Puerto Rican would be like celebrating the Birthday of someone who took out your mother. Kinda messed up now isn't it?
How do Puerto Ricans decorate their Christmas tree?
Well it depends on wat day it is if its christmas we put a bunch of lights and decorations on the house but if its halloween well um i think they do the same thing as usa ppl do.
