The Republic of Costa Rica
Area: 19,700 sq. miles
Population: 3,056,507
Capital City: San Jose
Government Type: Democratic Republic
Currency: Costa Rican Colon
What does the flag represent?
Five horizontal bands of blue (top), white, red (double width), white, and blue, with the coat of arms in a white elliptical disk on the hoist side of the red band; above the coat of arms a light blue ribbon contains the words, AMERICA CENTRAL, and just below it near the top of the coat of arms is a white ribbon with the words, REPUBLICA COSTA RICA.
Animals of Costa Rica
Howler Monkey
Hummingbird
Armadillo
Jaguar
Panther
Clownfish
Dolphin
Languages spoken in Costa Rica
Official Language: Spanish
English is also spoken in Costa Rica.
Common Words:
| Yes | Si |
| No | No |
| Please | Por Favor |
| Thank You | Gracias |
| You’re Welcome | De Nada |
| Hello | Hola |
| Goodbye | Adios |