costa rica! by jaron parsons. location location location costa rica is located in central america...
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Location location LOCATION
Costa Rica is located in Central AmericaNicaragua, Panama, the Caribbean Sea, and
Pacific Ocean border itIts capital is San Jose
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Costa Rica’s Gross National Product is around 20 billion, making them the 80th richest country.
Their currency is called colonesExchange rate is supposedly 520 colones
per U.S. dollar.
There’s a Crowd
Many people in Costa Rica are Caucasian (90% to be more precise), while the remaining few are African and Asian.
WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE
Costa Rica’s official language is Spanish.The other language mainly spoken there is
English.
Stay in School; set drugs on fireChildren usually start school at the age of
six.Six years of primary school, three in
secondary.
Education continued
This results in them going to college at the age of 15.
90% of children go to school—IT IS MANDATORY
What are you wearing?
People in Costa Rica pretty much dress prepared for warm weather: mainly shorts and short-sleeved shirts.
However, some men wear Goulashes (rain boots if you’d prefer)
RELIGIONThe major Religion of Costa Rica is
Catholicism. There IS religious freedomWhen church bells ring, it’s either a
wedding, Baptism, or Easter.
RELIGION CONTINUED
On Holy Week, people pray and practice good behavior, but since most of the country closes that day, people use it as an excuse to have leisure time.
HAVE FUN FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!
Costa Rican activities range from wildlife observing, going to the beaches, fishing, hiking, water rafting, etc.
If you’re a sports person, AND you like futbol (soccer), this is a place to consider visiting.