Famous Landmarks & Landforms
What is the name of the national museum?
Museo Nacional de Costa Rica (National Museum of Costa Rica)
President of Costa Rica?
Rodrigo Chaves Robles
Why should you visit Heredia?
Spain arrived in 1840 and invaded the land and Costa Rica was made part of ______________.
Viceroyalty of New Spain
Which continent is Costa Rica located at?
North America/Central America
What is the name of the stone spheres in Costa Rica?
Las esferas de Diquís (The Stone Spheres)
Who was the first vice-president of Costa Rica?
Stephan Brunner
What are the 2 famous port towns?
Puntarenas & Limon
When Cristopher Columbus arrived and named the land Costa Rica. What was the meaning behind it?
Christopher Columbus named the land Costa Rica, meaning Rich Land
What 2 countires are Costa Rica's neighbor
Nicaragua and Panama
Most famous volcano in Costa Rica?
Arenal Volcano
Who is the Minister of Public Education?
Leonardo Sanchez Hernandez
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
And for extra points: What is the population of the capital? (300 points)
San Jose
Extra points (300): San Jose has a population of 1,502,640
After Costa Rica gained its fully independence. What is the population of the indigenous people today?
2.4% (114,000)
What type of natural disasters can happen in Costa Rica?
Earthquakes, Landslides, Floods and Tsunamis
Where are the Arenal Hanging Bridges located at?
Mistico Park
Who is the hero of Costa Rica's independece?
Juan Santamaria
Does La Fortuna have waterfalls?
Yes
What year did Costa Rica gained full independence?
1838
What is the highest temperature in Costa Rica during April?
86°F / 30°C
What is the tallest landform in Costa Rica?
Cerro Chirripó.
With 3,820 meters in height
What is the city name that has the nickname "The Gateway to Guanacoste"
Liberia
What hapened in 1821?
Costa Rica Gains Independence from Spain but is still a colony of the Mexican Empire
What does the White in the Costa Rican flag represent?
The white represents peace, wisdom and happiness