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Coordinates: 18°12′N 66°30′W / 18.2°N 66.5°W / 18.2; -66.5
Puerto Rico (English /ˌpɔːrtə ˈriːkoʊ/ or /ˌpwɛərtə ˈriːkoʊ/;Spanish: [ˈpweɾto ˈriko], locally also [ˈpwelto ˈχiko; ˈʀ̥iko]), officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, literally the "Free Associated State of Puerto Rico"), is a United States territory located in the northeastern Caribbean. Puerto Rico is an archipelago that includes the main island of Puerto Rico and a number of smaller islands. The capital and largest city is San Juan. The territory does not observe daylight saving time, and its official languages are Spanish, which is predominant, and English. The island's population is approximately 3.4 million.
Puerto Rico's rich history, tropical climate, diverse natural scenery, renowned traditional cuisine and attractive tax incentives make it a popular destination for visitors from around the world. Its location in the Caribbean, combined with centuries of colonization and subsequent migration, has made Puerto Rican culture a distinct melting pot of Amerindian, Spanish, African, and North American influences.
Puerto Ricans (Spanish: Puertorriqueños; Taíno: boricua) are the inhabitants or citizens of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is a multi-ethnic nation, home to people of different ethnic and national backgrounds. As a result, some Puerto Ricans do not treat their nationality as an ethnicity but as a citizenship with various ethnicities and national origins comprising the "Puerto Rican people".
Despite its multi-ethnic composition, the culture held in common by most Puerto Ricans is referred to as mainstream Puerto Rican culture, a Western culture largely derived from the traditions of Western European migrants, beginning with the early Spanish settlers, along with other Europeans arriving later such as the Corsicans, Irish, Germans and French, along with a strong West African culture which has been influential.
Puerto Ricans commonly refer to themselves as boricuas. "The majority of Puerto Ricans regard themselves as being of mixed Spanish-European descent. Recent DNA sample studies have concluded that the three largest components of the Puerto Rican genetic profile are in fact indigenous Taíno, European, and African". The population of Puerto Ricans and descendants is estimated to be between 8 to 10 million worldwide, with most living within the islands of Puerto Rico and in the United States mainland. Within the United States, Puerto Ricans are present in all states of the Union, and the states with the largest populations of Puerto Ricans relative to the national population of Puerto Ricans in the United States at large are the states of New York, Florida, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, with large populations also in Massachusetts, Connecticut, California, Illinois, and Texas.
Coordinates: 40°N 100°W / 40°N 100°W / 40; -100
The United States of America (USA), commonly referred to as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major territories and various possessions. The 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C., are in central North America between Canada and Mexico. The state of Alaska is in the northwestern part of North America and the state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid-Pacific. The territories are scattered about the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. At 3.8 million square miles (9.842 million km2) and with over 320 million people, the country is the world's third or fourth-largest by total area and the third most populous. It is one of the world's most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations, the product of large-scale immigration from many countries. The geography and climate of the United States are also extremely diverse, and the country is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
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In 1904, President Theodore Roosevelt declared that the United States had to intervene in the internal affairs of Latin American. In his own words: "if any South American country misbehaves it should be spanked."All US presidents that succeeded him have, in lesser or greater measure, continued to exercise their perceived right over a region often known as “America’s Backyard”. After more than 400 years of Spanish colonial domination, in 1897 Puerto Rico was given the right to govern over its affairs. only five months later, Spain and the US went to war over the last Spanish colonies in the region. American Forces occupied Puerto Rico. The Treaty of Paris clearly established that all Puerto Rican affairs were to be decided by the United States Congress. President Theodore Roosevelt reco...
Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States of America? She sits in an in-between limbo, neither a state or an independent nation. So how did Puerto Rico become owned by, but not part of America? Follow me on twitter: twitter.com/soliloquy084 Like the FaceBook page: www.facebook.com/soliloquy084 Further Reading and Watching: 99PI Guano Mania: http://99percentinvisible.org/episode/guano-mania/ SciShow, The World's Bird Poop Obsession: https://youtu.be/_H6pXsiOrVg Is Puerto Rico Part of the U.S.?: http://www.puertoricoreport.com/puerto-rico-part-u-s/#.WN5wf_mGOUl Chronology, Spanish–American War: http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/chronology.html De Lome letter: http://www.worldhistory.biz/modern-history/86826-de-lome-letter-1898.html DOWNES v. BIDWELL: http://caselaw....
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Residents of Puerto Rico have been granted American citizenship by birth since 1917. But a recent poll shows only 43 percent of Americans know Puerto Ricans are actually U.S. citizens. Another 41 percent believe Puerto Ricans are only citizens of Puerto Rico, but that's not true because Puerto Rico isn't an independent country. And 15 percent of those surveyed say they weren't sure. To be fair, asking whether residents of Puerto Rico are Puerto Rican or American can be kind of confusing. The distinction is important because Puerto Rico is in financial trouble with more than $70 billion in debt and its neighbor to the north may help pay its bills. The financial crisis prompted U.S. Congress to come up with a solution this week. But the same poll found almost a third of those surveyed ar...
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Subscribe! http://bitly.com/1iLOHml In April 2015, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush reiterated his support for Puerto Rico's statehood. It's a move that has long been debated. So, should Puerto Rico become a state? Learn More: Puerto Rico Governor Promises Plebiscite on Commonwealth Status by 2016, Congress Rep Wants Land to Be 51st US State http://www.latinpost.com/articles/17412/20140717/puerto-rico-governor-promises-plebiscite-commonwealth-status-2016-congress-rep.htm "On Wednesday, Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla said that by 2016, there will be a plebiscite to determine what to do about the U.S. commonwealth archipelago's political status." In the fight for Puerto Rican statehood, is San Juan the new Selma? http://qz.com/368534/in-the-fight-for-puerto-rican-statehood-is-...
Bernardo (George Chakiris) and Anita (Rita Moreno)are hot, hot, hot! Everyone in this film is excellent, but these two really stand out. No wonder they both got Oscars for the role. I also include the little drama before the song because I love seeing them bickering like an old married couple.
Puerto Rico... Isla del Encanto! Even though Puerto Rico’s been a part of the U.S for over a century, it’s status as a Commonwealth makes it "un misterio" to many Americans. Flama writer, Gabe Gonzalez, is back to break down some basic facts about the little island originally known as: Borinquen. Find out more things to know @ TheFlama.com http://www.theflama.com Add us on Snapchat: http://bit.ly/FlamaSnaps https://facebook.com/TheFlama https://twitter.com/theflama https://instagram.com/theflama https://theflama.tumblr.com
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The Ins and Outs of traveling to San Juan, Puerto Rico with Andrea Feczko and Rachel Rudwall Watch more @How2Travelers videos! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=andreafeczko Capital of Puerto Rico, incorporated territory of U.S., and 2nd-oldest European-established city in the Americas, Puerto Rico has an interesting history. But is it worth a trip? - Old San Juan, El Morro Castle - Music, dance, La Bomba - Beach, bioluminescent bay, outdoors - Puerto Rican food: pina colada, mofongo, Waffle-era, Barrachina, Marmalade - Hotels: El San Juan Hotel & Casino, Condado - Shopping, Plaza de las Americas Follow How 2 Travelers on Twitter! http://www.twitter.com/How2Travelers http://www.twitter.com/RachelRoams http://www.twitter.com/AndreaFeczko Like us on Facebook! https:/...
My Website: https://goo.gl/9jWQBM Facebook: https://goo.gl/m1JAKJ Visit the website's related places: Puerto Rico: https://goo.gl/HYCuYv San Juan: https://goo.gl/s50w0s Vieques: https://goo.gl/04aCLw Further Puerto Rico: https://goo.gl/QoBAxi This video covers my Insider Travel Tips for San Juan (Puerto Rico). You will find information about La Perla, San Juan Cemetery, Condado Beach, Castillo De San Cristobal, Castillo San Filipe Del Morro, Paseo De La Princesa and more. You will get an overview of San Juan and see where to go to avoid tourist destinations. About me: Hi, This is the "Traveling Silverback" and this is NOT an usual vacation vlog. If you are a young minded, active, adventurous perso...
In this week's episode we're in Puerto Rico! We head to the beach for a few hours, then we go to visit El Yunque Rainforest before ending up in the beautiful old town of San Juan. Learn more about long-term and indefinite travel on our blog: http://goatsontheroad.com GoPro footage of this video was stabilized using the Feiyu-Tech G4 Gimbal: http://feiyu-tech.com/ Follow our journey! Facebook: www.Facebook.com/GoatsOnTheRoad Twitter: www.Twitter.com/GoatsOnTheRoad Instagram: https://instagram.com/goatsontheroad/
Take a tour of Top 5 Travel Attractions of Puerto Rico, Carribean - part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Hi, this is your travel host, Naomi. I would like to show you the top 5 attractions of Puerto Rico. #5: Old San Juan - Among the oldest settlements within Puerto Rico, explore colorful streets that have historical and cultural significance. #4: El Morro - One of the most famous monuments in Puerto Rico, it is a sixteenth century fort list with impressive towers, berrics and tunnels. #3: El Yunque Rainforest - The only rainforest in the US fore service system, twenty eight thousand acres of lush and diverse forest is Nature's paradise. #2: San Juan Cemetery - Few cemeteries are as pictureristic as this one. This historic cemetery is the resting place for famo...
My Website: https://goo.gl/9jWQBM Facebook: https://goo.gl/m1JAKJ Visit the website's related places: Puerto Rico: https://goo.gl/HYCuYv San Juan: https://goo.gl/s50w0s Vieques: https://goo.gl/04aCLw Further Puerto Rico: https://goo.gl/QoBAxi This video covers my Insider Travel Tips for Puerto Rico. You will find information about San Juan, Old San Juan (San Juan Viejo) Vieques, Mosquito Bay (Bio Bay) Culebra Island (Isla Culebra) and more. You will get an overview of Puerto Rico and see where to go to avoid tourist destinations. About me: Hi, This is the "Traveling Silverback" and this is NOT an usual vacation vlog. If you are a young minded, active, adventurous person, planning your next trip, ...
S U B S C R I B E: http://bit.ly/TravelistaTeri Here's a countdown with links for my top 10 things to do in Puerto Rico! ▼◦▼◦▼LINKS & MORE INFO IN THE DESCRIPTION ▼◦▼◦▼ WELCOME TRAVELISTAS ☺ If you're new to my channel, please subscribe! I love going on adventures and I make travel & lifestyle videos every week ❥ // CONNECT WITH ME // ✮ website: http://travelistateri.com/ ✮ twitter: https://twitter.com/travelistateri ✮ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelistateri/ ✮ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TravelistaTeri/ ✮ snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/travelistateri // LINKS & INFO // Number 10: Go for a hike in El Yunque National park – This is the only subtropical rainvforest in the US (besides Hawaii) and is filled with so much bio diversity. Make sure you spot the yla...
✈ *WATCH IN HD!* ✈ Hola Amores! I'm starting my travel series with a bang! I am from the beautiful island of Puerto Rico ... and not to sound bias, but its pretty cool! Where to go in Puerto Rico is simple, straight to the point, and will suit ANY status, married, with kids, or single! Where do you want to go next?! Let me know below! Last video - https://goo.gl/XJqUjf Remember to subscribe so you won’t miss out on more videos! ♥ Amores, lets get talking! NicoleShantei.com | https://www.nicoleshantei.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nicoleshantei Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/nicoleshantei Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/nicoleshanteiblog/ Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/nicoleshantei Snapchat | nicoleshantei Email | nickyshantei@gmail.com ♥ What I Ment...
I crossed off two of the top things on my bucket list this trip! I've always wanted to take my mom on vacation and I'm so happy I got to take her to beautiful Puerto Rico! Also, seeing bioluminescence is just as magical as I'd always thought it would be. Thanks for watching! Mike Corey's Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwfG9s1A8pI San Juan Marriott - http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sjupr-san-juan-marriott-resort-and-stellaris-casino/ Numero 1 Guest House - http://www.numero1guesthouse.com/ AirBnb in Vieques - https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/900142 SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/11f99ZQ COME SAY HI :) Instagram - http://instagram.com/rayawashere Twitter - https://twitter.com/rayawashere Tumblr - http://raya-was-here.tumblr.com/ Snapchat - RayaWasHere BUSINESS EMAIL: rayawashe...
Surf Rincon, the capital of the Atlantic surfing world, with SASS Global Travel. Find the best waves with your private surf guide and stay in Rincon - this is as unique as it gets. Come on down and surf with us as we have taken over the Rincon Surf School www.rinconsurfschool.com or just give us a call 877-793-7873. We are here to take care of you whether its for guiding or surf lessons beginner to advanced.
Located on top of 200-foot limestone cliffs overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the Cabo Rojo Lighthouse (Faro Los Morrillos de Cabo Rojo) is located on the southwestern tip of Puerto Rico. The lighthouse was built in 1882 by the Spanish government in order to guide passing ships through the southeast entrance from the Caribbean Sea through the treacherous Mona Passage into the Atlantic Ocean. My family and I had a few afternoon hours to kill on our recent trip to Puerto Rico so we drove down there from Rincón to take in the absolutely breathtaking views. I brought along my Panasonic GH2 and Olympus M Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 lens - enjoy the video. Music: "Without Redemption" from Russian composer Kai Engel via www.freemusicarchive.org Dan Perez Films aka www.SouthFloridaFilmmaker.com
During my short stay in Puerto Rico, I decided to tackle my own Puerto Rico bucket list. Watch as I make new friends over Bacardi, hit the dance floor and salsa, live it up like a rap star, and fly to the small island of Culebra to check out Flamenco Beach, consistently rated one of the beset beaches in the Caribbean, if not the world. *Editor's Note* No rum was harmed in the making of this video, as this trip was purely business. All liquids consumed were actually water, except for that first shot, which I regretted about 2 seconds after the glass touched my lips.
This is a short clip from the travel documentary, Insider's Guide to Puerto Rico. This segment shows the visit to the Luis Peña Natural Reserve in Culebra, Puerto Rico. The company that took us on the excursion is Culebra Island Adventures. If you enjoy this sneak peak, you'll love the full version of the film, available for purchase on our website, Amazon and On Demand through Vimeo. Details at the end of the clip. Host: Karenlie Riddering Guide: Damian Morell Underwater song credits: "Juguetona" by Fabiola Mendez. Album: Herencia Criolla (2009) www.cdbaby.com/cd/FabiolaMendez Learn more at InsidersGuidePR.com
Travel show Island Xclusive is the ultimate guide for travelers who want to escape the everyday routine. This innovative travelogue captures paradise with sophistication, style and down to earth fun. This episode features some exclusive moments in Puerto Rico.
Island Showcase’s WhaDoYaWannaDo? for March, 2011 Saturday – March 5th Caribbean Colour … Juried Art Exhibit. Brought to you by Art VI Advocates. This year’s theme … The Art of Diversity: A Smile is Beautiful in Every Colour. Apropos for local artists who have been asked to submit their interpretation of the theme. The U.S. Virgin Islands is one of the most culturally diverse, ethnically rich and artistically vibrant societies in the Caribbean. Our islands’ history has fostered a unique and diverse fusion of cultures. Appreciate the value of diversity from this group of artists.View close to one hundred works of art – judged by special guest juror Carmen T. Ruiz De Fischler PhD., Museum Director of the University del Turabo in Puerto Rico and founding Director of the Puerto Rico Mu...
People about to book their single trip travel insurance in a bid to banish their New Year blues, might want to consider what Puerto Rico has to offer. For more updates follow us on Facebook - facebook.com/ColumbusDirectUK
Uno, dos, tres, quatros........arriba!
I've seen you walking down the street
What's that big dog by your feet
Whatever it is, it could do with a beating
It looks to me like....... a puerto rican
A chick like you it's oh so rare
You get off on his greasy hair
You got a smart apartment, you got central heating
Why go waste it on a puerto rican
I'm gonna light up a beacon on a puerto rican
Strike a matchstick on his head
Light up a beacon on a puerto ric
You gonna watch me smile if he drops down dead (yeah!)
Me and the boys don't think it's right
That you stayed out with him all night
But don't go making such a fuss
Come and burn him up with us!
Well I'm here standing at tierra del fuego
While you're out, playing with that dago
With that girl I'm gonna make him cry
I won't let that dago by!