The Differences Between United States and Puerto Rico

Two other aspects of the Spanish and Puerto Rican culture are their governments and food. Spain and Puerto Rico have two different types of government. Spain’s government has both a parliamentary government and constitutional monarchy (Pena, 2012). Puerto Rica happens to be a commonwealth island of the United States (Puerto Rico, 2012). The influence on food found within Spain and Puerto Rico comes from many different backgrounds. Spain’s food background is influenced by the Roman, Greek, Celtic, Jewish, and Muslim backgrounds (Pena, 2012). Puerto Rican food comes from the influences of the Taino Indian, Spanish, African, and U.S. American peoples. Not only can similarities be found with the family unit, religion, and traditions. They are also found within the government and food within the countries.

The weather in San Juan, Puerto Rico is representative of typical Caribbean climate conditions; something which the island has incorporated into daily life and major factors of local and foreign activities such as tourism. San Juan’s tropical climate provides average temperatures of 80 degrees in higher elevations and 70 in lower elevations; on average, temperatures are always high. San Juan presences a typical rain period from April to November making the highest precipitation period occur during the fall season, as the weather is hot and humid, and there is a high amount of thunderstorms and tropical waves. When discussing seasonal weather in San Juan, we can only mention about a 6 degree temperature swing.

You can eat at American restaurants in both places. As well as eating Spanish food. Puerto Ricans are born citizens of the United States. There are no green cards or visas required. In P.R., you can drink and gamble at the age of eighteen. Sales tax is seven percent and they do not pay federal income tax.

When arriving to the Dominican Republic it was as if a whole new world opened up to me. Puerto Plata was full of different changes; the streets were full of wandering animals, there wasn’t as many cars as there is back home, and mopeds were racing with several people on them at a time. The differences that I experienced were nothing that I have seen before. America is in constant expansion of technology while the Dominican is further set back. When you travel to different parts of the world you begin to see how people live their lives differently. The culture along with the aspects of living are completely different from what we are used to seeing in our everyday lives.

Puerto Rico produced cattle, sugar cane, tobacco, and coffee which led to slaves being imported from Africa. This sparked the evolution of culture through the mixing of bloodlines with the spanish, africans, indigenous Taino, and Carib Indians who all shared the island with one another.

The archipelago of Puerto Rico is located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of the Virgin Islands. The main island of Puerto Rico is the smallest and most eastern of the Greater Antilles. Because of its location, the music of Puerto Rico has evolved to a dynamic product of many different cultural influences. Because Puerto Rico was colonized by Spain and then occupied by the United States in 1898, it is no surprise that Puerto Rico was most heavily influenced by these two nations. However, Puerto Rico was also greatly influenced by another island just 762 miles away. Cuban song and dance music largely influenced Salsa as well as afro-Cuban percussion, jazz and traditionally Spanish

The first difference between living in Venezuela and living in the USA is the security. Nowadays, living in Venezuela, is hard work because it has been having so many problems with thefts. There is no control of the situation. People do not feel comfortable staying there because there

Puerto Rico is a perfect mix of cultures and languages. Caribbean, Spanish, African and North American influences meet in this fascinating archipielago, right in the heart of the Greater Antilles. Keep reading to find out some interesting things you may not know about Puerto Rico!

Food in Venezuela is both tropical and Andean. The main food influence is Italian cuisine and dishes. An iconic appetizer and snack in Venezuela is tequeños. They are queso

Puerto Rico is a commonwealth island that it is under the United States government. However, this island counts with their own culture and history. In the website "Countries and their Cultures" I found an article called "Puerto Rican-American" by Derek Green. I chose this article because I found it very interesting. The article states that Puerto Rico is located in the Caribbean Sea and was discovered by Christopher Columbus 1493 and between 1460–152 Juan Ponce de Leon was the first colonial governor. In 1898 Spain ceded the island to the United States because of the Spanish-American War. In 1925 the United Sates government declared all Puerto Rican as a citizen of the United States.

In Puerto Rico, it is very well mannered to kiss someone on the cheek when greeting him or her. During your conversation, it is also appropriate to stand very close The country isn’t home to any indigenous large wildlife. Most of their animals are exotic birds and fish The largest telescope in the world is located in Puerto Rico. It is used to look at asteroids in space, and determine if any ever get too close to the Earth’s surface. The legal drinking age in Puerto Rico is 18

We are back with seven more little known facts about Puerto Rico. If you enjoyed part one, then keep reading below!

Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island and independent United States region that is embellished with a countryside of green mountains, cascading waterfalls, and tropical forests. However, it is best known for its white sandy beaches. Here one can snorkel, surf, and sail. San Juan is the capital and often visited as a tourist location. One can find bars located beachside, fabulous nightspots, and casinos. The reason for choosing Puerto Rico is because it is similar to the United States in many ways. There has always been a desire to travel there to teach English in this country. Having meet some citizens from the country and had friends that experienced life there as an exchange student has only heightened the desire to move there.

Puerto Ricans celebrate all holidays with dancing, being with family, and home fiestas. Home fiestas are when the whole family comes together and celebrates holidays. They also believe in death and the afterlife. They have vigils or wakes which are known as days of prayer. Medicine in Puerto Rico is just like the medication in the United States, but in some places they still use curanderos which are native curers and use them with religious rituals to heal the sick.

Growing up as a child living in a Dominican household I have always heard that living in the Dominican Republic and living in New york are complete two different environments and lifestyles. Everybody who lives in the Dominican Republic has this american dream to come to New York because it is a better environment and lifestyle. Two different things about the Dominican Republic and New York is the weather and life style at home. When I was younger I personally witness the lifestyle people lived in the Dominican Republic compared to New york.