Costa Rica
Costa Rica is exactly what it means, rich coast. The beaches on both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts are full of beautiful plants, animals and people. That is what I consider to be rich. The beaches are not rich like others might think. Costa Rica lacked gold and silver that mesmerized the 16th century Spanish conquerors. For this very reason Spain virtually ignored Costa Rica during colonial times. Costa Rica also lacked a large amount of Amerindian population, that is why most of the people today are of purely Spanish decent. (Encyclopedia Americana p.50) Costa Rica is snuggled in between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south. Costa Rica is very rich in plant and animal life. Costa Rica is almost covered by forests. There are more than 130 families of trees that embrace some 1,300 species. The wildlife includes many exotic animals such
The Open University located in San Jose operates 28 regional centers for all students that apply. 128) Life expectancy at birth for males are 73. the Pacific beach looked like a cobblestone street where the cobblestones had come to life. 97) Poaching eggs from a placid leatherback, a Costa Rican villager is one of legions who illegally take turtle eggs in Latin America. Health services for the rural population are generally inadequate, and the refugee problem has severely taxed urban services. There is 1 physician for every 870 persons. I also thought that the ticos (what they call themselves) are very friendly and like to learn about the new technology. as jaguars, pumas, deer, ocelot, sloths, and a variety of monkeys.
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