Government
What is Costa Rica's government?
Dominican Republic
What was their most active volcano?
Arenal Volcano was the country's most active volcano from 1968 until the early 2010s.
Who fisrt established a permanent presence in Costa Rica?
The Spanish Colonists
Who is an important person in Costa Rican history?
Juan Santamaria is one of the most popular figures in Latin America.
What is 3 things Costa Rica is known for?
It's a country that's known for its sprawling rainforests, cascading waterfalls and volcanoes.
What is Costa Rica's economic system?
Mixed economy system
Where are the most major landforms in Costa Rica?
The Cordillera Volcanica and the Cordillera de Talamanca.
What happened after Costa Rica's short-lived Civil war?
Costa Rica's constitution was passed in 1949.
Why is Juan Santmaria the most famous person in Costa Rica.
In Costa Rica, he is recognized as a national hero for his role in maintaining the country's independence.
What's so special about Costa Rica?
Stunning biodiversity, vast protected spaces and warm weather.
How does Costa Rica's goverment make money?
Social security contributions; payroll taxes; and goods & services taxes.
How many volcanos are in Costa Rica?
There are more than 121 volcanic formations in Costa Rica, and seven of them are active.
What did Cost Rica not have since 1948?
A national army
Who is another famous person in Costa Rica?
A Nobel Peace Prize winner (Oscar Arias).
What is Costa Rica's most famous food?
Gallo pinto, which has a literal meaning of "spotted rooster", is the national dish of Costa Rica.
Is Costa Rica a rich or poor country?
An upper middle-income country.
Where is the most visited place in Costa Rica?
The most visted place is San José.
What was Costa Rica originally apart of?
Costa Rica was originally part of the United Provinces of Central America, which had separated from Mexico in 1823.
What war did Juan Santamaria fight in?
Guerra contra los filibusteros (Filibuster War) in 1856 and 1857.
What is the most known animal in Costa Rica?
Sloths are the most well known animal in Costa Rica.
Does Costa Rica have a military?
Costa Rica is one of the fewest countries without armed forces in their country.
What is a really famouse landmark that is in Costa Rica?
Guayabo de Turrialba
What is Costa Rica's ancient history?
Costa Rican history dates back to about 10,000 BC.
What is one famous person from Costa Rica?
One of Costa Rica's most popular figures is undoubtedly the swimer, Claudia Poll Ahrens.
What is something that is very entertainment in Costa Rica?
“Fiestas de Palmares”, this is an event that takes place in the first 2 weeks of January.