COSTA RICA
Central America
Capital: San José
Languages: Spanish
Predominant Religion(s): Christianity
(Roman Catholic)
COMMON CHARACTERISTICS:
- Costa Ricans are seen as very happy, and that’s why Costa Rica is considered the happiest
country in the world! - Costa Ricans are very friendly, helpful and warm.
- “Pura Vida” is the best phrase that describes Costa Ricans – it means be positive and enjoy life to the fullest!
FUN FACTS:
- Costa Rica is a quite small country. The population is only 4.5 million, and you can travel from one side to the other in 14 hours.
- Costa Rica has no army as it was abolished in 1949 – they love peace!
- Costa Rica hosts more than 5% of the world’s biodiversity, even though its land mass only takes up .03% of the planet’s surface.
USEFUL PHRASES:
- How are you? Como estas?
- Fine, thanks.: Bien, gracias.
- My name is…: Mi nombre es…
- Nice to meet you.: Gusto en conocerlo.
- Thank you.: Gracias.