2006-07-25 09:25:57 · 14 answers · asked by sumita_bnrj 1 in Travel ➔ Other - Destinations
YES in a way it is a foreign country. Puerto Rico though is associated ( only associated,it is not part of ) thru a compact with the US since 1952.
Puerto Rico is a spanish speaking latin nation.
It has a special status in association with the US , it is a Commonwealth since 1952, Puerto Rico's official name is ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO de PUERTO RICO and it's constitution was established July 25 1952 which is the national day of Puerto Rico, this constitution was recognized by the United Nations in 1953 but it's status is seen as not a permanent one since it is still not fully sovereign.
Puerto Rico has an olympic team and international representation in international events. It's national representation is known worldwide.
2006-07-25 13:05:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In part Yes, In part No. Since Puerto Rico is politically associated with the US (Hello? It is not part of the US like some keep saying or a non self governing territory like the virgin islands or guam) the entrance to Puerto Rico does not require a passport if coming from the US, the same backwards. This does not mean it will stay like that forever since the association is not forever, it is not a permanent thing and they can vote anytime to become a republic and change the rules of the game if they wish.
2006-07-25 13:16:38 · answer #2 · answered by Hdz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Puerto Rico is an unicorporated territory of the United States without first order administrative decisions.
This means its largest administrative division is equal to our towns. The U.S. government realizes it as part of our country.
Although, other countries, mainly the spanish speaking countries around Puerto Rico, concider it a pais, or country.
2006-07-25 09:32:08 · answer #3 · answered by Eric D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Puerto Rico is actually an U.S. territory with people born there enjoying full citizenship
2006-07-25 09:28:35 · answer #4 · answered by Greg T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No ..Puerto Rico is part of the united states.. same laws, money is the same we dont need green cards to come in here so we are part of the united states.. is just that we have our own flag
2006-07-25 09:28:39 · answer #5 · answered by HOT LATINA 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, Puerto Rico is a self-governing commonwealth of the US.
2006-07-25 09:27:43 · answer #6 · answered by JerseyRick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. It is a United States territory
2006-07-25 09:27:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it is a territory of the United States.
2006-07-25 09:28:33 · answer #8 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
P.R. is a U.S. territory. This means that they are protected with our rights. They can move to the U.S. without hassle. They don't pay taxes to the U.S. and therefor cannot vote.
2006-07-25 09:29:27 · answer #9 · answered by d12.emin3m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is considered a US Territory
2006-07-25 09:27:45 · answer #10 · answered by ironcityveteran 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋