COSTA RICA!

By Jaron Parsons

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.

Oh, we’re done?

Yes, we are.

In general, Costa Rica seems like a pretty interesting place to visit one day!