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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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What kind of money do Puerto Ricans use?
The money in Puerto Rico is the United States dollar. This country is an unincorporated territory of the U.S.
What is the unofficial national symbol of Puerto Rico?
The Coqui (small frog) is the national animal of Puerto Rico.
The Coqui (small frog) is the national animal of Puerto Rico.
Where is the capital of Iceland located?
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.
Reykjavík has officially been the capital of Iceland since 1845.
How do Puerto Rican indigenous people live?
Well, I wake up in the morning at 6am, grab a Starbucks coffee, drive to work, work at my job, eat lunch at Burger King, work some more. 8 hours later I drive home, play some Call of Duty, eat dinner, make love to my wife, fall asleep. The next day I repeat the same process. Unless it's my day off from work then I just go to the beach or have a barbecue. Then go to a club or a bar at nigt
What year did people in Puerto Rico gain US citizenship?
In 1917, the Jones Act granted Puerto Ricans U.S. citizenship and provided for a popularly elected Senate to complete a bicameral Legislative Assembly, a bill of rights and authorized the election of a Resident Commissioner to a four year term.
As a result of their new U.S. citizenship, many Puerto Ricans were drafted into World War I and all subsequent wars with U.S. participation in which a national military draft was in effect.
Do you need a pass port to go to puerto rico?
Yes, to get to any country other than the one you were born in you need a passport. however, say you lived in the U.S. and wanted to go to canada, you just have to show your birth certificate.
What ID is required for a Puerto Rican to travel to the us?
It you are a US Citizen a valid State Identification is all you will require.
When did Puerto Rico become a country?
Puerto Rico is not a country, it is an American territory. There is no telling what will happen in the far future, but in the near future, Puerto Rico isn't looking towards independence, it's looking towards statehood.
How many states are in USA and what are they?
48 states are in Continental U.S.A. ..Hawaii & Alaska are not considered to be 'Continental' states...In Hawaii if you return to the mainland, you are 'stateside'...from Alaska's point of view it's the lower 48
Why ARENt puerto ricans living in the US cosidered immigrants?
If you were asking "Are Puerto Ricans illegal aliens?" that would be a yes AND no answer.
Puerto Ricans are considered immigrants because Puerto Rico is not part of the United States (its not one of our 50 states), but it is US territory (we protect them and stuff). :) hope this helped you :)
What year was the puerto rico flag adopted?
Puerto Rico became a US Territory in 1898, but the history of the Flag is quite different. No Flag except the US Flag was allowed to be flown or displayed over Puerto Rico for most of the 20th Century.
What was the war that gave the US control of Puerto Rico and the Philippines?
The Spanish-America war in 1898. American forces landed on the island. Once the war ended it was ceded from Spain to the United States.
When did puerto rico become a territory?
Never.
Puerto Rico was claimed by Spain in 1493. The United States took Puerto Rico from Spain as part of the settlement of the Spanish-American War in 1898. Puerto Rico has been a US territory ever since.
How many Puerto Ricans were killed in the Vietnam War?
There were hundreds that were killed in action. Some were in American units. The PR 65th Regiment lost many during the conflict.
How long is the coastline of puerto rico?
The most commonly cited length and width is 100 (East to West) by 35 miles (North to South).
How does the environment in Puerto Rico help the people?
They depend on the warm air to dry their clothes. They also depend on the ocean so people and goods can travel in and out of Puerto Rico.
Passport to go to and from US to Puerto Rico Vieques or Culebra?
A Passport is not required if you are travelling directly between the United States and Puerto Rico.
What is different between spanish and Puerto Rican culture?
Mexican Spanish is fairly more understandable to foreigners, as the Puerto Rican Spanish is heavily influenced by the Caribbean flavor -- the same kind of accent found in Cuba, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia and Dominican Republic, but not in Mexico or the rest of Central and South America.
Also, Puerto Rican Spanish has adopted several words from Africa, the United States and the ancient Taino language, found before contact with Spanish was made. Some examples of these include:
- Fufu (spell)
- Malanga (certain tuber found in the region)
- Ajumao (drunk)
- Enchismao (mad)
- Juyir (to flee)
- Raitru (from right true, with the same meaning)
- Trafala (ex-con)
These of course, are incomprehensible words to most Mexicans.
What percentage of people in Puerto Rico speak English?
There are approximately 9 million people of Puerto Rican descent. Out of this number, roughly 45% live on the island itself. The rest have scattered as a result of the diaspora between 1920-1990. The communities with the largest numbers of Puerto Ricans in the US are New York, Hartford, Holyoak, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Jersey, Virginia, San Francisco, and Orlando.
What is the motto of University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez?
The motto of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation is 'Pro Deo Et Patria'.
What is the popular music in Puerto Rico?
We listen to everything in Puerto Rico even hits from the US
but we invented two kind of genres
Salsa and Reggaeton
the most popular for teens right now is Reggaeton, there is alot of reggaeton artist right now
it also depends on people's like
my favorite is salsa, merengue, bachata and reggeaton
hope i could help :)
What is a famous Puerto Rican woman?
Sofia Vergara is a famous Colombian model, tv hostess, actress, and comedian. You may recognize her from the popular show "Modern Family". Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (Shakira), is a famous Colombian singer and dancer. She has produced many records. Colombian women are known for being exceptionally attractive. In a Miss Travel poll of Americans, Colombian was voted the most attractive nationality for women.
Is a pregnant seventeen year old emancipated once pregnant or has to get emancipated?
There is no such status as medically emancipated. A minor female bearing a child has no bearing on her underage status. A minor becomes emancipated by: Being granted emancipation rights through the court of jurisdiction and marriage.
It means you are the only one deciding regarding your health when you are pregnant. No one can tell you what to do regarding the pregnancy or the child when he/she is born. You are the only one who decides.
