All About Costa Rica

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Fun Facts

  • There are over 500,000 species of wildlife
  • The people of Costa Rica are some of the healthiest/longest living people in the world
  • 25% of the land is in conservation
  • They have a bounty of nature activities to enjoy, like swimming in waterfalls, hiking rainforests, surfing, snorkeling, paddleboarding, horseback riding on beach, swimming, and much more!
  • The national anthem plays on the radio every morning
  • The people of Costa Rica's mantra is pura vida, which means pure life
  • The main language is spanish
  • Costa Rica's people call themselves Ticos and Ticas
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    Geography

  • 200+ volcantic formations
  • Steep mountains
  • Endless beaches with pink, white, and black sand!
  • Rainsforest
  • Waterfalls
  • And more!
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    Government

  • A democratic country
  • A presidential system
  • A constitutional republic
  • A unitary state
  • They have no military
  • The current president is Rodrigo Chavez Robles

    • Animals

  • There are dangerous animals such as tiger and bull sharks, 16+ foot crocodiles and caimans, vipers, jaguars, poisonous spiders, frogs, and other insects!
  • Sea Turtles!
  • Dolphins
  • Many monkeys
  • Sloths
  • SO many birds
  • MANY more
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    Food

  • Gallo Pinto- rice and beans
  • Chifrijo- fried pork w/ red beans
  • Rondón- coconut seafood stew
  • Casado- combo plate
  • Olla de carne- beef and vegetable ste