Costa Rica is dominated by mountains, including the Sierra Madre mountain range. It has a tropical climate year-round with varying microclimates depending on elevation and geography. Costa Rica was originally inhabited by indigenous peoples and was colonized by Spain in the 16th century, gaining independence in the 18th century. It has since become one of the most stable and prosperous Latin American nations. Spanish is the primary language with English also spoken. The capital is San Jose. Major exports include coffee, bananas, and meat products.

1. Costa Rica
By:Stephanie Medina

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Major Landforms
Most of Costa Rica is dominated by mountains especially the “Sierra
Madre.” Costa Rica has an active volcano named “Arenal.” Costa Rica
also has many rivers crossing through, heavily forested plains, and
valleys.

7. Climate
It is tropical year round
has many microclimates depending on elevation, rainfall, and by the
geography of each particular region.
Costa Rica's seasons are defined by how much rain falls during a
particular period.
The dry seasons are known as “summer” and rainy seasons are known
as “winter” for the residents in Costa Rica.

10. Brief History
Costa rica meaning “rich coast” was inhabited by indigenous people
before the spanish rule in the 16th century. Became independent in the
18th century. Costa Rica has become one of the most stable, prosperous,
and progressive nations in Latin America. Abolished its army in 1949.
Costa Rica never fought for independence from Spain, but on September
15, 1821, after the final Spanish defeat in the Mexican war of
independence, the authorities in Guatemala declared the independence of
all of Central America.

11. Language Spoken
Spanish the second language spoken is English

12. Capital
San Jose

13. Challenges by nature
Across Costa Rica there are problems like overfishing, unregulated
tourism, development, colonization, logging and clearing of land for
subsistence farms are contributing to loss of forests, and water pollution.

16. Currency
Costa Rican colon
One Costa Rican colon is 18 U.S. dollars

17. Major Exports
The major Costa Rican exports are coffee, bananas, sugar, cocoa, cattle
and meat products.

18. Costa Rica’s Culture
Costa Rican Culture was heavily influenced by Spanish culture.

19. Costa Rica’s Art

22. Costa Rica’s Music
Mexican music is very popular among older people and some people in
the countryside. American and British rock and roll and pop are very
popular and common among the youth.

23. Costa Ricans clothing

24. School Day
Attending school is mandatory until 14 years of age.Costa Rica's public
schools run from February to December. school day is typically shorter.
The public schools are typically Spanish-only and follow the Costa Rican
curriculum. There are few textbooks and no computers, and the quality of
the teachers is varied.

25. Family Life
In costa rican homes grandparents, parents, and grandchildren/children
live with each other altogether.

26. Animals

32. Food

33. Tourists Attractions