Costa Rica gained independence in 1821 and its capital is San Jose. The country has been led by President Luis Guillermo Solís and has a flag featuring red, white, and blue colors. Key facts about Costa Rica include that its currency is the Costa Rican colon and natives call themselves Ticos. Famous Costa Ricans include soccer player Keylor Navas and singer Debi Nova.

1. Costa Rica
BY: JACKSON HOFFMAN

2.  Costa Rica became a country on September 15, 1821.
 Costa Rica’s capital is San José.

3. National Anthem
Costa Rica’s National Anthem “Noble patria, tu
hermosa bandera” also known as Noble
homeland, your beautiful flag. It was composed
by Manuel Maria Gutierrez.

4.  The president of Costa Rica is Luis Guillermo Solís.
 The Costa Rican flag is red, white, and blue.

5.  The Costa rican currency is the costa rican colon.
 Costa Rica has been a country for 194 years.
 Fun fact: Costa Ricans call themselves Ticos and Ticas.

6.  Famous people born in Costa Rica were :
 Keylor Navas
 Debi Nova
 Bryan Ruiz

7. Interesting places to visit
 Arsenal Volcano
 Manuel Antonio National Park
 Celeste river
 Costa Rican center of Science and Culture

8. Credits
 http://www.costaricatraveller.com/about_costa_rica/national_anthem.htm
 http://www.normschriever.com/blog/some-fun-and-crazy-facts-about-
costa-rica
 http://www.famousbirthdays.com/birthplace/costarica.html