General Facts
Venezuela's capital city
Caracas
Most popular / played sport in Venezuela
baseball
Costa Rica eliminated its _________ in 1949.
military
Approximately, how many volcanoes are there in Costa Rica?
Around 100 volcanoes.
Highest inflation rate in Venezuela.
10 million %
Costa Rica's capital city
San José
Nickname for Costa Ricans
Los Ticos
former president of Venezuela. Socialist.
Wanted equal rights for all, fought for money/programs to help lower class citizens.
Hugo Chávez
Costa Rica's economy depends on its... (2 things)
natural resources and tourism
Reasons the average Venezuelan has lost 25+ pounds
Food shortage and increase in price
Costa Rica's currency
colones
Traditional dish served with scrambled eggs for breakfast in Costa Rica
Gallo Pinto
Costa Rica has a problem with immigration from...
Nicaragua
Venezuela's most important natural resource/export
oil and natural gas
Costa Rica´s unofficial motto
Pura vida
Venezuela's current president
Nicolás Maduro
Small restaurant that serves traditional meals in Costa Rica
Soda
Venezuela's name came from...
Its resemblance to Venice, Italy.
Some threats to Costa Rica's environment/rainforests?
illegal logging, illegal hunting, deforestation, loss of animal habitats
Popular tourist activities in Costa Rica
canyoneering, ziplining, and canopy tours
Costa Rica's President
Carlos Alvarado Quesada
In Costa Rica, neighborhood store similar to a grocery or convenience store
Pulpería
Country with the lowest gasoline prices
Venezuela
Name and location (country) of the highest falls in the world?
Angel Falls / Venezuela
Traditional exports of Costa Rica
bananas, coffee, pineapples, sugar, & beef