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Puerto Rico: An American Commonwealth

Explore the island of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean Sea, a commonwealth of the United States with its own constitution. Discover the unique status, language, and population distribution of this vibrant region.

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Puerto Rico: An American Commonwealth

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  1. Chapter 15 Section 3Puerto RicoAn American Commonwealth

  2. The island of Puerto Rico is located in the Caribbean Sea.

  3. Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States A commonwealth is a self-governing political unit that has strong ties to a particular country.

  4. Puerto Rico has its own constitution. A constitutionis a statement of a country’s basic laws and values.

  5. Although they do not pay taxes or vote in national elections, people of Puerto Rico are citizens of the United States.

  6. A citizenis a person who has certain rights and responsibilities under a particular government of that country.

  7. Spanish and English are the two main languages spoken in Puerto Rico.

  8. 75% of Puerto Rico’s population live in its cities.

  9. San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico.

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