My dad's family is from Puerto Rico, so that makes it especially interesting for me. I went there once when I was a baby, so I don't remember it. Anyway, I've never quite gotten the relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States, besides that it was a territory. But what exactly does that mean? According to Wikipedia (and correct me if I'm wrong), Puerto Rico elects their own governor, and has their own constitution (which was approved by the US in 1952). They also have a nonvoting delegate in the US congress. People residing in Puerto Rico can vote in the primaries, but cannot vote in the presidential elections. Anyway, I thought this was kind of interesting, hopefully it's not too boring to you! I'm wasn't really sure how I should list Puerto Rico on my map, because it isn't a state, but it also isn't quite its own country. It costs the same to send a letter or postcard to Puerto Rico as to any US state. I think I will list it under countries though...
Hello! My name is David. I'm from Poland. Can I send you letter? ^^
ReplyDeleteOf course! I welcome letters from everyone!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know postage was the same. :)
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I didn't either!
ReplyDeleteOlivia:
ReplyDeletePuerto Rico is a US Non-corporated Territory, as Guam and US Virgin Islands. In those islans, US Postal Service is in charge of the mail service. If you want to know more about Puerto Rico and your idiosincracy (your roots), your father and grandparents by your father will help to discover the fascinating culture and the most precious scenary (landscapes).
Thanks for the oportunity to visit your blog. I really enjoy and learning with it.
Regards,
Carlos M. Maldonado
Physical Education Teacher
Vega Alta, Puerto Rico
:) I'm glad you enjoy reading it, thanks for looking!
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