Costa Rica

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El Presidente

El Presidente de Costa Rica es Laura Chinchilla Miranda.

La Capital Es…

San José

La Población

La Población de Costa Rica es 4,608,426 personas .

La Bandera

Los colores de la bandera son rojo, azul, y blanco.

La Clima

La clima de Costa Rica es tropical.

La Relogión

La Relogión primaria es Católico.

Los deportes y pasatiempos

Los deportes y pasatiempos populares son fútbol y deportes acuáticos

Los Animales

Los animales que viven aquí son Perezoso, Armadillo, Nutria

Las Comidas

Las comidas populares son Gallo Pinto, Tamale, arroz con leche, y muchos más

Currency

Costa Rica Colones (CRC) Exchange rate: $1.00 = 510.51 CRC

Meaning of the Flag

Blue represents the sky, opportunities and perseverance. White Represents happiness, good thinking, and the beauty of the sky.

Red represents the kindness of the citizens, their blood shed thanks for freedom and life, and their generosity.

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Manuel Antonio National ParkCorcovado National Park

Arenal Volcano National Park

Palo Verde National Park

Famous People from Costa Rica Franklin Chang Diaz, he was born in San José in 1950 he was a astronaut. He was on the shuttle Discovery and Endeavour.Francisco Amighetti, was a professional artist who taut himself how to paint. He was inspired by Mexican, American, and European artists. His paintings expressed his social problems.

A painting by Francisco

Good Food

Tres Leches Cake. Obviously it has a lot of milk and is extremely rich. It is covered with a frosting like Coolwhip.

Gallo Pinto is pretty much rice and beans and is eaten at lunch and dinner.

Arroz con Leche is like rice pudding with cinnamon on top. It is very thick and rich. It is a common desert in Costa Rica.

CelebrationsSt. Joseph’s Day, patron saint of San Jose and San Jose province. Is a day were they remember and celebrate the life of St. Joseph.Independence Day, Costa Rica and the other Central American Countries gain independence.

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