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The literal meaning of Costa Rica is 'Rich Coast'.

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Costa Rica means Rich Coast in Spanish, because the Spaniards thought there was a wealth of gold when they first landed in Costa Rica.
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Costa Rica are Spanish words. Literally "rich coast".

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Rica in Costa Rica means "rich". Costa Rica means "Rich Cost".

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It means Rich Coast.

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Rich coast.
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'Costa' means mouse like.

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Rich Coast.

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What is the Spanish meaning of Costa Rica?

"Costa rica" is Spanish for "rich coast."


Who discouverd Costa Rica?

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What is Santa Claus called in Costa Rica?

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