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Costa Rica (UK: / ˌ k ɒ s t ə ˈ r iː k ə /, US: / ˌ k oʊ s t ə-/ ⓘ; Spanish: [ˈkosta ˈrika]; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in the Central American region of North America.
Costa Rica (officially called Republic of Costa Rica), is a country in Central America. It is bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. The official language of Costa Rica is Spanish. The official currency is the colón.
Costa Rica was part of the Federal Republic of Central America in 1823, before gaining full independence in 1828. Its economy struggled due to lack of connections with European suppliers. In 1856, Costa Rica resisted United States settlers from mounting a take-over of the government.
Costa Rica, oficialmente República de Costa Rica, es un Estado soberano organizado como una república presidencialista unitaria compuesta por 7 provincias. Ubicado en Centroamérica, posee un territorio con un área total de 51 179 km². Limita con Nicaragua al norte, el mar Caribe al este, Panamá al sureste y el océano Pacífico al oeste.
May 17, 2024 · Costa Rica, country of Central America. Its capital is San Jose. Of all the Central American countries, Costa Rica is generally regarded as having the most stable and most democratic government. Costa Rica is also known for its strong commitment to the environment and for protecting its numerous national parks.
85 km 2 (33 sq mi) Exclusive economic zone. 574,725 km 2 (221,903 sq mi) Costa Rica is located on the Central American Isthmus, surrounding the point 10° north of the equator and 84° west of the prime meridian. It has 212 km of Caribbean Sea coastline and 1,016 on the North Pacific Ocean .
Costa Rica was a pioneer in this type of tourism and the country is recognized as one of the few with real ecotourism. [16] In 2006, 54% international tourists visited national parks or protected areas, visiting at least two such natural refuges, and it goes up to three for European visitors.
The highest point in the country is Cerro Chirripó, at 3,820 metres (12,530 ft); it is the fifth highest peak in Central America. The highest volcano in the country is the Irazú Volcano (3,432 m or 11,257 ft). The largest lake in Costa Rica is Lake Arenal . Costa Rica also comprises several islands.
Costa Rica (UK: / ˌ k ɒ s t ə ˈ r iː k ə /, US: / ˌ k oʊ s t ə-/ ⓘ; Spanish: [ˈkosta ˈrika]; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica (Spanish: República de Costa Rica), is a country in the Central American region of North America.
Costa Rica – sovereign country located in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the east-southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. [1] Costa Rica was the first country in the world to constitutionally abolish its army. [2]
Costa Rica. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Costa Rica. This is a topic category for the topic Costa Rica.
Map of Costa Rica Golfito Jacó Alajuela. This is a list of cities in Costa Rica. List of cities and towns by alphabetical order
El periodo de estudio que corresponde a la época prehispánica de Costa Rica abarca desde la llegada de los primeros pobladores, alrededor de 12.000 años antes de nuestra era, hasta el contacto de las sociedades autóctonas con los ibéricos, en 1502.
Mar 31, 2023 · Costa Rica country profile. 31 March 2023. Costa Rica has coastlines on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean. One of the most stable countries in the region, it is also the only Central American ...
Le Costa Rica (/ ˈ k o s. t a ˈ r i. k a / [7] ; litt. « Côte riche »), en forme longue la république du Costa Rica, en espagnol República de Costa Rica, est une république unitaire d'Amérique centrale ayant un régime présidentiel.
Costa Rica is the most successful national football team from the region of Central America. Winning three CONCACAF Championships ( 1963, 1969, 1989) and leading the Copa Centroamericana tournament with four championships up until 2017, when it was absorbed into the CONCACAF Nations League.
Costa Rica's political stability, high standard of living, and well-developed social benefits system set it apart from its Central American neighbors. Through the government's sustained social spending - almost 20% of GDP annually - Costa Rica has made tremendous progress toward achieving its goal of providing universal access to education ...
Welcome to the official site of. Costa Rica. Welcome to Costa Rica! This beautiful country is known for its stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and incredible wildlife. Whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation, Costa Rica has something for everyone.
La selección de fútbol de Costa Rica es el equipo representativo de dicho país en las competiciones oficiales. Su organización está a cargo de la Federación Costarricense de Fútbol (FCRF), y compite en la Concacaf. Es la selección más laureada de Centroamérica por tener la mayor cantidad de títulos centroamericanos ganados (ocho de ...
Costa Rica possui 309 km de fronteira com Nicarágua e 639 km de fronteira com o Panamá. A capital, San José, é a maior cidade do país e situa-se na zona das cordilheiras. Outras cidades importantes são Alajuela, próxima de San José, Puntarenas, na costa do oceano Pacífico e Limón (Costa Rica), na costa caribenha .
Costa Rica ([ˈkostɑ ˈrikɑ], spanisch für „reiche Küste“, deutsch früher auch Kostarika) ist ein Staat in Zentralamerika, der im Norden an Nicaragua und im Süden an Panama grenzt. Im Osten ist er durch die Karibik und im Westen durch den Pazifik begrenzt. Das Land gilt als eines der fortschrittlichsten Lateinamerikas.
Costa Rica, formellt Republiken Costa Rica, [5] (spanska: Costa Rica eller República de Costa Rica), är en republik i Centralamerika. Landet gränsar till Nicaragua i norr, Panama i sydöst, Stilla havet i väst och syd, samt till Karibiska havet i öst.
Costa Rica (ejtsd: [kosztarríka]; jelentése spanyolul „gazdag part”) a közép-amerikai kontinenshídon elterülő ország, szárazföldön északon Nicaragua, délkeleten Panama határolja. Karib-tengeri és csendes-óceáni partvidékét keskeny síkság kíséri.
Costa Rica, oficial Republica Costa Rica (în Spaniolă: Costa Rica, República de Costa Rica), este o țară din America Centrală, mărginită de Nicaragua la nord, Panama la sud - sud est, Oceanul Pacific la vest și de Marea Caraibilor la est. Costa Rica a fost prima țară din lume, care prin constituție a abolit existența armatei încă ...
