The country has a relatively long coastline in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Tropical and subtropical; dry season December to April ; rainy season May to November ; cooler in highlands. Main exports:. Computer parts, integrated circuits and electronic microstructures, bananas, pineapple, medical devices, drugs and medicines, medical prosthesis, textiles and apparel, other food processing and Gold coffee.
Main imports:. Integrated circuits, petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous, computer parts and accessories, printed circuit boards PCB , drugs and medicines, vehicles, soy beans, krafliner, mobile telecommunication devices, food processing, articles of iron or steel, and plastic products.
The present flag was adopted in September when Costa Rica became a Republic. The flag is formed by five horizontal stripes: the first and the fifth are blue, the second and the fourth are white, and in the middle there is a red stripe that doubles the width of each of the other four stripes.
It was adopted in Three volcanoes and a vast valley stretching between two oceans form it, and in each of the oceans there is a merchant ship. In the horizon, there is a rising sun between the blue sky and the blue ocean. Seven stars forming an arch represent the seven provinces of the republic. Guaria Morada Cattleya skinneri. This is a native species in the American continent and grows nationwide without any problem.
In the Costa Rican ox-cart "la carreta costarricense" was established as the national symbol of work. Drawn by a team of oxen, the ox-cart was used during the colonial period for the transportation of sugar cane, tobacco, and coffee.
About Costa Rica. Knowing about Costa Rica before you go! Contact Us. And English is often spoken as a second language. There are many festivals and holidays around religious events, including Holy Week and Christmas. Futbol, or soccer, is by far the most popular sport in Costa Rica. Even small towns have a soccer team. Costa Rica is committed to preserving the beauty and diversity of the country through the development of national parks.
One fifth of the country is covered in forests. Costa Rica is home to over 2, species of trees and 9, different kinds of flowering plants. Tropical dry forests remain dry until the rainy season begins in April or May.
These forests burst into bloom when the rains arrive. The tropical rain forests are humid and hot year-round. The heavy rains encourage thick plant growth from the treetop canopy to the forest floor, including fungi, molds, ferns, and vines. Palm trees and mangroves are prevalent along the coastal areas. There are over species of reptiles , the majority of which are snakes. There are many brightly colored toads and frogs, including the poison arrow frog.
Government: Costa Rica is a democratic Republic that respects individual rights of the citizens. Its government is divided into three powers: the Executive the Legislative, composed by 57 congressmen and the Judicial. There is a fourth power, which is the electoral, that reflects how important is to vote for Costa Rican people. Health and Education: Investments in health and education have been a priority for Costa Rica.
It is for this reason that important resources have been destined to these two areas.
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