Understanding Puerto Rico's Identity and Political Status

They are U.S. citizens and can vote in presidential elections regardless of their residence.

They are U.S. citizens but cannot vote in presidential elections unless they reside in a U.S. state.

They are citizens of both Puerto Rico and Spain.

They are only citizens of Puerto Rico.

1898

1952

1776

1945

It comes from the Spanish colonizers.

It is a modern term created by Puerto Ricans.

It is derived from the Taino name for the island, Boriken.

It was introduced by the U.S. government.

African heritage

Spanish colonization

Chinese immigration

Native Taino culture

Oktoberfest

Parrandas navideñas

Diwali

Celebrating Thanksgiving

It has no natural features.

It has only mountains.

It has a variety of landscapes including mountains, rain forests, and deserts.

It is entirely covered by water.

In the Indian Ocean

In the Mediterranean Sea

Between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean

In the Pacific Ocean

A place where gravity is weaker than usual

A place with no gravity

A place where gravity is stronger than usual

A place where gravity behaves unexpectedly

Only coral reefs

A wide range of marine life from microscopic organisms to large mammals

Only whales

Only small fish

Earthquakes and tsunamis

Hurricanes

Tornadoes

Volcanic eruptions