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In Puerto Rico people are [[conservative]], far more so than emigrants from the island to the mainland [[U.S.]] For example, in May 2023 the Puerto Rican government decentralized its Department of Education, because it was not improving education for schoolchildren.<ref>"Puerto Rico has the sixth-largest school district in a U.S. jurisdiction. The island of 3.2 million people has 850 schools, 225,000 students and 25,000 teachers." [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/puerto-rico-decentralize-education-department]</ref>

In Puerto Rico people are [[conservative]], far more so than emigrants from the island to the mainland [[U.S.]] For example, in May 2023 the Puerto Rican government decentralized its Department of Education, because it was not improving education for schoolchildren.<ref>"Puerto Rico has the sixth-largest school district in a U.S. jurisdiction. The island of 3.2 million people has 850 schools, 225,000 students and 25,000 teachers." [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/puerto-rico-decentralize-education-department]</ref>

Puerto Rico is the smallest of the Greater Antilles islands, which include [[Cuba]] (the largest), [[Hispaniola]] (divided between the countries of [[Haiti]] and the [[Dominican Republic]]), and [[Jamaica]]. Puerto Rico is only 100 miles long by 35 miles wide. It is 1000 miles from [[Miami]].

Puerto Rico is the smallest of the Greater Antilles islands, which include [[Cuba]] (the largest), [[Hispaniola]] (divided between the countries of [[Haiti]] and the [[Dominican Republic]]), and [[Jamaica]]. Puerto Rico is only 100 miles long by 35 miles wide. It is 1000 miles '''''southeast''''' of [[Miami]].  During daily savings time in the [[United States]], Puerto Rico time is one hour ahead of [[New York]] time.

Puerto Rico is often referred to as ''Borinquen'' or ''Borikén'', indigenous names, as well as ''Isla del Encanto'' (Island of Enchantment) and ''Perla del Caribe'' (Pearl of the Caribbean). Puerto Ricans speak Spanish and refer to themselves as ''Puertorriqueños'' or ''Boricuas''. Boricua is used as a term of endearment and cultural affirmation.  

Puerto Rico is often referred to as ''Borinquen'' or ''Borikén'', indigenous names, as well as ''Isla del Encanto'' (Island of Enchantment) and ''Perla del Caribe'' (Pearl of the Caribbean). Puerto Ricans speak Spanish and refer to themselves as ''Puertorriqueños'' or ''Boricuas''. Boricua is used as a term of endearment and cultural affirmation.