Spanish Culture

Spanish

Inhabited by almost 400,000 indians when columbus explored it in 1502. Costa Rica achieved independence in 1821. It became a prepublic in 1848. It is known for having one of the most _ _ _ _ _ governments in Latin America

Democratic

Costa Rican _____ is one of the most famous musical styles to come out of Costa Rica, along with salsa, merengue, and cumbia.

Calypso Music

The folk music from Costa Rica is called _____ it uses marimbas and maracas.

Cumbia

_____ the most traditional Costa Rican Meal; includes white rice, beans, plantains, salad and some types of meat (Chicken, fish, pork or beef).

Casado

_____, a rice and bean dish

Gallo Pinto

Sopa Negra

Black Bean Soup

Salsa Lizano

a popular condiment used instead of ketchup and mayo

a delicious egg custard

Flan

The national sport of Costa Rica is…

Soccer

Costa Rica is one of the few Central American countries that have participated in both the… and… Olympic games. (skiing)

Summer
Winter

This park is one of the most visited attractions in Costa Rica. Its main crater is 1 of the largest in the world.

Poás Volcano National Park

Monteverde _____ is one of the most beautiful forests in the world.

Cloud Rainforest

Capital of Costa Rica

San José

Population of Costa Rica

4.8 Million

Currency in Costa Rica

El colón

Nationality in Costa Rica

Costarricense

Language in Costa Rica

Español

Location in Costa Rica

America Central

T/F Costa Rica has an army

False

____ is another name for Costa Ricans

Tico

_____ is a common saying also used as a greeting

Pura Vida

What is nearly 25% of Costa Rica?

Tropical Rainforest

They are home to _____ different species of plants, trees, and animals.
and there are 300,000 Insects alone!

500,000

Traditional hand - crafted painted carts were once used for coffe. (las _____)

carretas

The former president of Costa rica is _____

Luis Solis