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What is the capital of Costa Rica

San José. San José is the largest city in Costa Rica.

What is the name of the Costa Rican Army?

none of the above. Costa Rica is the only country that does not have an army. It was abolished in 1949.

Who discovered Costa Rica?

Christopher Columbus & Columbus. Costa Rica was discovered on his fourth and final voyage to the "New World".

What country borders Costa Rica on its north?

Nicaragua. Costa Rica only borders two countries. They are Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south.

When was Costa Rica discovered?

September 18, 1502. The Spaniards were never able to subdue the natives, though.

What does Costa Rica mean in English?

Rich Coast & coast rich. The Spaniards were so impressed by gold ornaments displayed by the natives that they decided it was teh richest coast they had encountered.

What language do Costa Rican's speak?

Spanish. Their language evolved from the Spaniards. While visiting Costa Rica, one will notice they use a dialect similar to Spain.

Costa Rica was declared independent in what year?

1821. The separation from Spain was peaceful.

Costa Rica is the country of many small exports, which grouping is from there?

coffee, heart of palm and ornamental ferns. Costa Rican's economics have relied on their many small exports. Then five years ago, Intel put a manufacturing plant in the heart of the country.

How much tax would a local Costa Rican have to pay on a brand new automobile?

100%. That's right! That means a car costing $20k would actually cost you $40k (Unless you were to import it if you moved there)