Costa Rica

Country facts:

  • Languages:
    Spanish is the official language, but English is widely spoken.
  • Time zone:
    GMT -6
  • Electricity:
    Electrical current is 120 volts, 60Hz. Flat- two--pin plugs are standard.
  • Area:
    *
  • Population:
    4468000
  • Currency:
    The Costa Rican Coln (C) is divided into 100 cntimos
  • Religion:
  • Government:
    Elected government
  • Phone code:
    +506

Costa Rica is a Central American country also known as the ‘Rich Coast'. It is home to amazing beaches and a very diverse flora and fauna. Costa Rica is a place where swimming, diving, hiking, golfing, and a whole lot more can be done.
A nice activity you can do in Costa Rica is bird watching. There are various bird watching sites and a huge variety of bird species such as the parrot species, with the most popular being the Scarlet Macaw, the trogon species, with the Quetzal as the most interesting, and so on.
Your visit to the country won't be complete without spending time in Costa Rica beaches. The Corcovado is the main destination on the Osa Peninsula and is characterized by black sand and a tropical rainforest. People who want a party ambiance should head to the Jaco beach where casinos and night life spots abound. When in Costa Rica, you should not forget to sample popular dishes such as the Casado and the Gallo pinto. Costa Rica entices more than a million visitors yearly.

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