history
what is the main language in costa rica?
spanish
What is the currency of Costa Rica?
Colón
where is costa rica located?
central america
what is a nickname for costa ricans ?
ticos
what is the most popular ingredient in costa rican food?
rice
What is the name of a bird that lives in cloud forest in Costa Rica?
el quetzal
What is the main crop in Costa Rica?
el café or coffee beans
what is the capital of Costa Rica?
San José
What was the basis of the old economy?
bananas and coffee
true or false:Costa ricans also eat 3 meals a day
true
What year Costa Rica chose to abolish its standing army?
1942
democratic republic
Costa Rica's most populated region:
San José/ Central Valley
true or false: There are over 500,000 species of wildlife in Costa Rica
true
What does Casado consist of?
White rice, beans, veggies, and protein
When did Costa Rica gain independence from Spain? (year)
1821
what is the main cause of poverty in Costa Rica?
a growing population, declining income opportunities for less-educated workers and gender inequality
What is the most active volcano in Costa Rica?
Arenal
when was the last time Costa Rica had a national army?
Costa Rica hasn't had a national army since 1948.
What is the name of a dish of rice and bean that is eaten for breakfast in Costa Rica?
Gallo Pinto
how old is the country of Costa Rica?
200 million years old
what is the biggest income for Costa Rica?
from the U.S and Canada more than $1.7 billion US dollars per year.
What are the three main geographical features about Costa Rica?
Rain forests, volcanoes, beaches, and mountains
true or false: there are no ACTIVE volcanoes
false:There are five active volcanoes in Costa Rica: Turrialba Volcano, Poas Volcano, Arenal Volcano, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, and Irazu Volcano
what is costa ricans #1 food?
gallo pinto