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From Christopher Columbus who liked it so much he called it Costa Rica ("rich coast"),
One of those errors in history - the Spaniards thought they finally discovered the land with all the hidden gold mines; so they called it the Rich Coast. By the way - they never found the mines so they are probably still out there ....
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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.
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 popular name of Costa Rica?
kenna
What city in California shares its name with the capital of Costa Rica?
San Jose shares its names with the capital of Costa Rica.
When did Costa Rica uses the name in official documents?
Most likely in 1838 when Costa Rica proclaimed itself sovereign
Which is the capital of Limon Costa Rica?
The capita of Lmon in costa rica is actually the city ith the same name Limon.
Who explored Costa Rica?
Costa Rica
