'Costa' in Spanish means 'Coast' and 'Rica' means 'Rich' so 'Costa Rica' means 'Rich Coast'
The literal meaning of Costa Rica is 'Rich Coast'.
Because it has rich soil. Costa = Coast Rica = Rich.
Rica. Costa Rica means rich coast, so rich is the descriptive word here.
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)
Costa Rica literally translates as "Rich Coast".
"Costa Rica" is Spanish for "rich coast".
"Costa rica" is Spanish for "rich coast."
Costa Rica means "rich coast"
Costa Rica IS in Spanish. It means "Rich Coast".
christopher Columbus...and he named it Costa Rica meaning the rich coast
Costa Rica means Rich Coast in Spanish, because the spanierds thought there was a wealth of gold when they first landed in Costa Rica.Because it means Rich Coast and Costa Rica consider themselves a rich coast because it is a perfect weather to grow many veggies and fruits/coffee.Because it means Rich Coast and Costa Rica consider themselves a rich coast because it is a perfect weather to grow many veggies and fruits/coffee.