Costa Rica
Located in Central America, has seven provinces, limits to the north with Nicaragua and to the south with Panama. Established Sept 15th, 1821.
Demographics
- Capital
- San José
- Population
- 4.5 million (Jul '11)
- Languages
- Spanish is the official language, English now spoken in various parts of the country
- Currency
- Colón
- Transportation
- Public transportation is cheap and realiable.
Fun Facts
Costa Rica means “Rich Coast” in Spanish.
Native Costa Ricans are called “Ticos”.
Christopher Columbus discovered and named Costa Rica in 1502.
Costa Rica is the oldest democracy in Latin America.
