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Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a country in Central America that is bordered by Panama to the east and south, Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south.
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Where is the governmental capital of Costa Rica?
San José is the capital of Costa Rica. San José was founded in 1738 and became the capital city of Costa Rica on May 16, 1823.
San Jose is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica, a country in Central America.
What can you buy with 1 us dollar in Costa Rica?
depending on the season a bunch of bananas
also mangos, an avocado or two, and various locally grown fruits and vegetables
you can almost buy a beer (figure 1.15), some soft drinks, a cup of coffee at a locals place.
you can ride the bus for a decent distance
make a long phone call anywhere WITHIN the country
How many Africans live here in Costa Rica?
Because of its great distance Africa is not a continent that has close ties with Costa Rica.
in fact I imagine that many African countries don't maintain an embassy or consulate here.
I would venture to say that the number of African born individuals living in Costa Rica is negligible. However people of African descent are very much well established in the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica.
Who settled at Costa Rica first?
There is little trace of pre-conquest cultures in Costa Rica. The civilizations of the Mexico region, including the Aztecs, the Mayans and the Olmecs, did not expand as far south as Costa Rica.
What is the weather like at Christmas time in Costa Rica?
The weather is generally very pleasant in Costa Rica at Christmastime. December is part of the country's dry season, so rainfall is very limited, and the average temperature in December is a warm 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius).
What is the national animal of Costa Rica?
It is called yiguirro. (ye-wee-ro) It is kind of like a robin. In english they cal it a gray colored thrush. The national animal is a white tailed-deer.
Who is Costa Ricas most important person?
of course a question such as this one is always open to discussion and interpretation however any such conversation must include:
1.) Oscar Arias, current and former president and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize
2.) Franklin Chang, astronaut who has flown in 8 space shuttle missions and is currently working on a plasma engine to power spacecraft to Mars
3.) The Poll sisters who won olympic gold silver and bronze in swimming and are the first costa rican and central American athletes to ever medal in the Olympics
4.) Jose Figueres who as president abolished the army over 60 years ago.
What is san Jose costa ricas location relative to Miami Florida?
approximately 1100 miles to the south southeast of miami
