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Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Population Ø Costa Rica’s estimated population in 2011 is approximately 4, 5 millions. ØEthnic

Population Ø Costa Rica’s estimated population in 2011 is approximately 4, 5 millions. ØEthnic groups: white 94%, black 3%, Amerindian 1%, Chinese 1% and other 1%. ØMust of the population speaks Spanish and in some places of the region of Limon they speak English.

Customs Ø In Costa Rica, people do not give directions by street number. ØCost

Customs Ø In Costa Rica, people do not give directions by street number. ØCost a Rica is a very Catholic country and we always celebrate the holydays like birthday parties. Ø Another custom are bullfights “a la tica” and they are similar to the bullfights in Pamplona, Spain.

Religion ØCosta Rica has a variety of religions, these are the most influential ones:

Religion ØCosta Rica has a variety of religions, these are the most influential ones: 1. Catholic 76. 3% 2. Evangelical 13. 7% 3. Jehovah’s Witnesses 1. 3% 4. Protestant 0. 7% 5. Other 4. 8% 6. None 3. 2%

Food ØOne of Costa Rica’s most famous plate is called “Gallo Pinto”. ØAnother traditional

Food ØOne of Costa Rica’s most famous plate is called “Gallo Pinto”. ØAnother traditional plate is “Arroz con Pollo”. ØWe also have the typical tradition of eating “Tamales”. ØCosta Rica’s gourmet coffee, the best around the world.

Plants and Vegetation ØThe major attractions that bring tourists to our country is its

Plants and Vegetation ØThe major attractions that bring tourists to our country is its different types of forests and its diversity of tropical nature. Ø Forests: Cloudy Forest Tropical Rainforest Primary Forest Ø Costa Rica also has different types of flowers, but our national symbol is” La Guaria Morada”.

Animals ØCosta Rica is famous for its natural beauty and tropical forests. ØBut it

Animals ØCosta Rica is famous for its natural beauty and tropical forests. ØBut it is also famous for its animals. For ex: the toucan, the whitetail deer( one of our national symbols), the yiguirro(another national symbol), and the turtle.

Politics ØCosta Rica’s president is Laura Chinchilla, first women to be president in our

Politics ØCosta Rica’s president is Laura Chinchilla, first women to be president in our country. ØThe system of government is democratic. ØCosta Rica’s independence is on September 15. ØThe Capital is San Jose.

Economy ØIn Costa Rica, we use Colones. ØHere are some examples of our bills

Economy ØIn Costa Rica, we use Colones. ØHere are some examples of our bills and coins. Ø 1 oo colones = $o. 25 cents Ø 1000 colones = $2 dollars Ø 2000 colones =$4 dollars Ø 10000 colones = $20 dollars

Attractions ØCosta Rica has a lot of attractions for tourists. For example: ØArenal Volcano

Attractions ØCosta Rica has a lot of attractions for tourists. For example: ØArenal Volcano Ø Surfing, hiking, water rafting, fishing, diving, canopy tours, and bungee jumping. ØCosta Rica’s new National Soccer Stadium.

Map of Costa Rica

Map of Costa Rica

Sources Øhttps: //www. visitcostarica. com Øhttp: //www. guanacastecostarica. com/cities/la_cruz. htm Ø Youtube (Costa Rica

Sources Øhttps: //www. visitcostarica. com Øhttp: //www. guanacastecostarica. com/cities/la_cruz. htm Ø Youtube (Costa Rica five senses)