Introduction to Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a very small Central American country with a population of 4.7 million. It sits right in between Nicaragua and Panama. It is an extremely beautiful country whose name literally means “rich coast”. It was named this when it was found by Christopher Columbus on his fourth expedition to the Americas in 1502. It is a Spanish speaking country where the Catholic religion is most common. The inland is home to the breath-taking Monte Verdes (Green Mountains) where two active volcanos are located. Costa Rica is known for being a peaceful country, and the locals are very proud of this. They have a democratic government with a president and no military forces. Its political stability has made it a very popular Central American travel destination for tourists.
-Costa Rican Flag