food/economy
What is Gallo Pinto?
It is a mixture of rice and beans.
Name one sea that borders Costa Rica.
The Caribbean Sea
How many seasons are there in Costa Rica? What are they?
There are two seasons. The wet season and dry season.
What is the official name of Costa Rica?
The Republic of Costa Rica
What is the national language of Costa Rica?
Spanish
What form of currency do Costa Ricans use?
Colons
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
San Jose
During what months is it usually the dry season? The wet season?
Dry season is from December to April and the wet season is from May to November.
What does "Pura Vida" mean?
Pure Life
How do you say, "Good morning"?
Buenos dias
What's Casados?
Casados are rice and beans served on the side of a meal.
What percentage of Costa Rica is water?
1%
How high does the temperature usually get?
Around the high 80's
Who was the first to colonize Costa Rica?
Christopher Columbus
How do you say "Where is the bathroom?"
Donde esta el bano?
How many colons = 1 U.S. dollar
~500 colons
What ocean borders Costa Rica?
The Pacific Ocean
How many inches of rain does Costa Rica receive annually?
About 100 inches
Approximately how many volcanic formations are in Costa Rica?
Over 200
How do you say "What is your name"?
Como te llames
Name one of Costa Rica's major exports?
bananas, pineapples, coffee, melons, ornamental plants, sugar; seafood; electronic components, or medical equipment
Name two countries that border Costa Rica.
Nicaragua and Panama
How many micro-climates does Costa Rica Have?
11
What terms do Costa Ricans use to describe themselves?
"Tico" and "Tica"
How do you say "No officer, I have no idea how that monkey got in my luggage"
No oficial, no tengo ni idea de como ese mono entro en mi equipaje