Costa Rica ¡Pura Vida! “Tierra de los ticos” Está en el “isthmus” de América Central.

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1 Costa Rica ¡Pura Vida! “Tierra de los ticos” Está en el “isthmus” de América Central

2 El gobierno La primera presidenta, Laura Chinchilla Es una democracia Desde 1948, no ha tenido un ejército (army) nacional El catolicismo es la religión oficial del país

3 El año escolar empieza en febrero y termina en diciembre. 96% literacy = highest literacy rate in Central America

4 Comida Típica Gallo pinto Sopa Negra Horchata Casado

5 La naturaleza Las Playas Las flores Las cataratas Los animales Las montañas

6 Los volcanes Aguas termales Tabacón Arenal—el más activo Poás—el más ancho Irazú—el más alto

7 El colón Currency is named after Christopher Columbus $1= ₡495.500; ₡1.000=$2.02 colónThe colón is sometimes referred to as the peso or caña 1,000 colones is known as 1 rojo becasue the bill is red

8 Las artesanías de madera: Carretas El café

9 Costa Rican Culture What do Costa Ricans often refer to themselves as? What do Costa Ricans often refer to themselves as? What is the capital of Costa Rica and what two countries border it? What is the capital of Costa Rica and what two countries border it? What is the currency in Costa Rica called and who is it named after What is the currency in Costa Rica called and who is it named after What are two typical foods/ dishes in Costa Rica? What are two typical foods/ dishes in Costa Rica? What does the Arenal Volcano do to the nearby water? What does the Arenal Volcano do to the nearby water? What are carretas? What are carretas?