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How many seasons are there in Costa Rica? What are they?
There are two seasons. The wet season and dry season.
100
What is Gallo Pinto?
It is a mixture of rice and beans.
100
Who are the two famous people?
Claudia Poll and Franklin Chang Diaz
100
Name one sea that borders Costa Rica.
The Caribbean Sea
100
What year did Costa Rica gain Independence from Spain?
1856
200
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.
200
What form of currency do Costa Ricans use?
Colons
200
Who is Claudia Poll?
She is an Olympic swimmer.
200
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
San Jose
200
How many years ago was agriculture first introduced to the people?
about 5,000 years ago.
300
How high does the temperature usually get?
Around the high 80's
300
What's Casados?
Casados are rice and beans served on the side of a meal.
300
Who is Franklin Chang Diaz?
An astronaut
300
What percentage of Costa Rica is water?
1%
300
When was Costa Rica first founded?
1502
400
How many inches of rain does Costa Rica receive annually?
About 100 inches
400
How many colons= 1 U.S. dollar
509.50 colons
400
What medal did Claudia Poll win?
A gold-medal.
400
How many seas would you have to pass to get to Costa Rica?
3 seas
400
Who tried to gain control of Costa Rica?
Christopher Columbus
500
How many days did it rain in 1968?
359 days
500
What is a favorite option for dinner?
Pollo con arroz
500
Name one honorable mention that Claudia Poll has received.
Costa Rican Sportswoman of the Year, Best Latin American Athlete, or the World Swimmer of the year.
500
Name two countries that border Costa Rica.
Nicaragua and Panama
500
Why are there less indigenous people left in Costa Rica?
Because of dictators and civil wars
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