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Gil González Dávila (a.k.a. Gil González de Ávila) was a Spanish Conquistador who is credited with 'discovering' and 'conquering' Honduras and Nicaragua in 1522-23, naming Nicaragua and Costa Rica, and founding a town called San Gil de Buenavista on the coast of Honduras.
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Columbus named this area Gold Coast for gold ornaments worn by native people?
Puerto Rico. The real answer is Costa Rica, which translates to Rich Coast. There is a lot of confusion because Puerto Rico translates to Rich Port, which is very similar.
Where did the name Costa Rica come from?
Costa Rica in English means: Rich Coast It is called this way because when the Spanish got to Costa Rica (through the coast), it was very rich in gold, riches, and nature. That why its called Costa Rica (Rich Coast)
What 2 countries does panama connect?
Panama connects Costa Rica and Colombia. Costa Rica and Venezuala
Does Christopher Columbus rule Costa Rica?
No, he does not, and never has. Laura Chinchilla Miranda is the current president of Costa Rica.
Has Costa Rica ever gone to war?
Costa Rica has had a civil war, but never a war with other countries.
Who is the Minister of Foreign Relations for Costa Rica?
Manuel Gonzalez Sanz is the Minister of Foreign Relations for Costa Rica.
Who were the important rulers in 1914?
yes.president of Costa Rica Alfredo Gonzalez Flores
Who is Costa Rica's football manager?
As of June 2010, the current manager of the Costa Rican national football team is Ronald Gonzalez.
Columbus named this area Gold Coast for gold ornaments worn by native people?
Puerto Rico. The real answer is Costa Rica, which translates to Rich Coast. There is a lot of confusion because Puerto Rico translates to Rich Port, which is very similar.
Who explored Costa Rica?
Costa Rica
Is there a volcano named Costa Rica?
No, there are no volcanoes named Costa Rica, but there are volcanoes in Costa Rica.
Is Costa Rica a country or a state?
Costa Rica is a country in Central America.
Is Costa Rica dangerous?
no, Costa Rica is not dangerous.
What does Es de Costa Rica mean?
"Es de Costa Rica" means that whatever is being discussed is from Costa Rica. Literally it means "is of Costa Rica."
Is Costa Rica a region city or country?
Costa Rica is a country in Latin America
Do they have schools in Costa Rica?
yes Costa Rica does have schools
Religion of Costa Rica?
Most of Costa Rica is Catholic.
