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Bonus Questions
100
Who was the European explorer that visited Costa Rica?
Christopher Columbus.
100
What is the most popular sport in Costa Rica?
Soccer.
100
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
San Jose.
100
About what percent of Costa Rica is Roman Cathiloc?
About 76%.
100
In which year did an earthquake raise Costa Rica 3 feet?
1991.
200
What volcano erupted in the year 1723?
Irazù Volcano.
200
What holiday comes before Easter in Costa Rica?
Semanasanta. (Also known as Holy Week).
200
What are the three parts of the governmet?
President, two Vice Presidents, and the cabinet.
200
What is the main language spoken in Costa Rica?
Spanish / Español.
200
When did Costa Rica become a democracy?
1890.
300
What American tried to take over Costa Rica?
William Walker.
300
What food is usually served with breakfast in Costa Rica?
Gallo pinto. (Also called spotted rooster)
300
What percent of the votes must the president cabinet have to become president?
40%.
300
What is the population of Costa Rica rounded to the nearest million?
5 million.
300
What three colors are on the Costa Rican flag?
Blue, white, and red.
400
In what year was Costa Rica's first president Mora Fernánded elected?
8124.
400
What was Costa Rica's first president's original job?
A teacher.
400
What is the currency of Costa Rica?
Costa Rican Colón.
400
How much rain on average does Costa Rica Get each year? (Answer in feet)
12 feet.
400
What is nearly every meal composed of in Costa Rica?
Meat and rice.
500
What led the Spanish away from Costa Rica?
They barely found any gold.
500
What are three of the four ways children in Costa Rica get to school?
Any three of these four : 1.) Walk to school. 2.) Bike to school. 3.) Take a public bus to school. 4.) Get a ride from a parent.
500
What are three important exports in Costa Rica?
Bananas, coffee, and beef.
500
How do you say please in the Costa Rican language?
Por favor.
500
What is the name of tourism in Costa Rica that is growing rapidly?
Ecotourism.