PRESENTATION OUTLINE
GEOGRAPHICAL ELEMENTS
- Volcanos
- Rain Forrest
- Waterfalls
- Rivers
COSTA RICA DOLLAR
- Called:Calon
- Worth:509.684 US dollars
Religion:Cathalicism by the constitution of 1949. About 76% of the population is Roman Catholic.
Independence movement- The news of independence resulted in a brief internal struggle between cartago's conservatives pushing for monarchy rule and a more liberal, federalist movement in San Jose.
Current leader- Oscar Arias
Current Goverment - Unitary state, Liberal Democracy,
Food- bocas (black bean dip), pozol (corn soup), etc.
Customs- grettings,gift giving
Traditions-January 1st New Year's Day celebrated with big dance in San Jose parque central
(Famous people)
Harry shum jr.- 27 year old football player, & show choir member mike Chang on hit show glee
Giannina Facio- known as the star from the movie Gladiator
Maribel Guardia- a big actress & singer
Climate described- Costa Rica is unequivocally a tropical country situated between 8 degrees & 11 degrees north latitude. Fairly close to the equator.
Flag represents- Aspects
Blue=Sky- opportunities at reach,eternity,happiness,love in life,blood shed freedom,etc.
COSTA RICAN NEWS
-COSTA RICA EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER THE VIOLENCE IN VENEZUELA.
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