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Costa Rica means literally "rich coast". When Christopher Columbus arrived to America, he though that he arrived to Asia.
He was obsessed with Ptolomeus stories about places in India made of gold and stuff, so Christopher Columbus described Costa Rica as a place full of gold, then spanish started to call this part of America "la Costa Rica" (the rich coast). La Costa Rica was a bigger area, almost the whole caribben coast of Central America, but country limits were gradually being modified, and Costa Rica got it's name after all of this changes until it became a country.
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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 is the official name of Costa Rica?
Republic of Costa Rica
What the shape of the land in Costa Rica?
There is no name for the shape of the land in costa rica.
When did Costa Rica get its name?
Because it has rich soil. Costa = Coast Rica = Rich.
Name capital city of Costa Rica?
San José is Costa Rica's capital.
What is Costa Rica's nickname in Spanish?
Costa Rica's nick name in Spanish in Pura Vida!
What is the name of the first woman president of Costa Rica?
The first woman president of Costa Rica was Laura Chinchilla.
When Costa Rica got it indendents?
September 15, 1821.
What city in California shares its name with the capital of Costa Rica?
San Jose shares its names with the capital of Costa Rica.
Which is the capital of Limon Costa Rica?
The capita of Lmon in costa rica is actually the city ith the same name Limon.
When did Costa Rica uses the name in official documents?
Most likely in 1838 when Costa Rica proclaimed itself sovereign
What is the popular name of Costa Rica?
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