Culture
What phrase do Costa Ricans use to say "everything’s great"?
Pura Vida
When was Costa Rica discovered?
1502
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
San José
What is Costa Rica's National Animal?
What is the most famous dish of Costa Rica
Gallo Pinto
What is the main crop of Costa Rica
Coffee
What countries do Costa Rica border?
Nicaragua and Panama
Rainforests
What is the most famous festival in Costa Rica?
Festival of Lights
What year was coffee introduced to Costa Rica?
1808
What are the biggest volcanoes in Costa Rica? 1/2 points for one.
Arenal and Poás.
How much of the world's biodiversity is in Costa Rica?
5%
What colorful object is a traditional symbol of Costa Rican culture?
The painted ox cart
What is the strongest part of the army?
Trick Question: There is no Army
Costa Rica is bordered by the Pacific Ocean and what other ocean?
The Caribbean Sea
What percent of Costa Rica is protected as national parks?
25%
What is Costa Rica’s national flower?
Guaria Morada (purple orchid)
What are the main parts of the political system?
Legislative Power, the Executive Power, and the Judicial Power.
How many square kilometres is Costa Rica? +/- 100 sq km
51,100 square kilometers
What are the two sloth species in Costa Rica?
brown-throated three-toed sloth and the Hoffman's two-toed sloth