landmarks and nature
What is the most famous landmark in Costa Rica?
Arenal Volcano
What is the percentage of Costa Rica biodiversity?
5% to 6%
What does Pura Vida mean?
"pure life" or "simple life"
What was date of Costa Rica's independence from Spain.
September 15, 1821
Costa Rica is located on what continent?
North America or Central America
What national park is a famous rainforest known for its monkeys and beaches?
Manuel Antonio National Park
how much of the land is protected?
25%
What is a traditional dish of Costa Rica usually eaten for breakfast?
Gallo Pinto
Who was the first European to reach Costa Rica in 1502.
Christopher Columbus
What is Costa Rica's capital?
San José
What animal is the reason of Costa Rican tourism.
Sloths because of there slow movement and cute smushed faces.
How many active volcanoes are there in Costa Rica?
5
What continent is Costa Rica on?
North America
What year did Costa Rica constitutionally abolished its standing army.
1949
What kind of language do they speak?
Spanish
Where is a cloud forest in Costa Rica?
The famous cloud forests in Costa Rica are located in Monteverde.
How many endangered species are in Costa Rica?
Over 179
What two types of creatures are famous for having dedicated sanctuaries in Costa Rica?
Sloths and Butterflies
What religion of the majority of Costa Ricans?
Roman Catholic
What ocean is to the west of Costa Rica and what sea is to the east?
Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea
What is an active volcano in Costa Rica?
there are multiple active volcanoes such as Arenal, Irazu, Poás, Turrialba, and Rincón de la Vieja
What is the climate change like in Costa Rica?
Changes in temperatures and weather patterns affect delicate cloud forest ecosystems.
What is Costa Rica known for having being over 5% of despite having only 0.03% of the world's landmass.
Biodiversity
Costa Rica is bordered by what two countries?
Nicaragua and Panama