Costa rica location, geography, people, culture, economy. Costa rica s indigenous history is not as prominent as it is in other latin american cultures or even others just in central america. National geographic traveler costa rica 5th edition. A diversity of soaring mountains, dormant and active craters, black and white sand beaches, rushing rivers and powerful waterfalls grace costa ricas 19,653 square miles, an area smaller than west virginia. In 1821, costa rica became one of several central american provinces that jointly declared their independence from spain. Pdf geology, tectonics, and geomorphology of costa rica. A guidebook to costa rica built from a natural history and conservation. Before you book your costa rica vacation, why not brush up on this handy list of facts. Soon after, his forces overcame the indigenous people. Today, costa rica is strongly shaped by its spanish influences as well as catholicism.
The book details the physical landscape of costa rica, with an. Over the years, she has worked as a middle school and high school english teacher, an elementary school librarian, and a college library director. Two years later it joined the united provinces of central america, but this federation disintegrated in 1838, at which time costa rica proclaimed its sovereignty and independence. Christopher columbus first dropped anchor in costa rica in 1502 at isla uvita. Because it is on an isthmus, costa rica also has coastlines along the pacific ocean and the gulf of mexico. About costa rica learn costa rica facts, history and culture. Elizabeth raum has written over twodozen nonfiction books for young readers, including a biography of louis armstrong for capstone press.
Costa rica is also known for its strong commitment to the environment and for protecting its numerous national parks. Costa rica is your indepth guide to the very best of this beautiful country. Geomorphology and volcanology of costa rica sciencedirect. Discover the best costa rica history in best sellers. Costa rica also hosts a wide variety of climatic and. Costa ricas geography reveals a history of cataclysm, with earthquakes, floods and volcanoes shaping its presentday landscape. Learn all about the central american country of costa rica, including history, government, economy, geography, climate, and biodiversity. Costa rica is around the same size as lake michigan, and. In this lesson, explore the history, geography, and culture of this nation. These factors, along with an established ecotourism industry, have attracted foreign investment, which shifted the countrys once agriculturebased economy to one dominated by services and technology by the late 20th century. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
Volcanoes, rainforests, beaches, orchids, fiction, nonfiction. See photos of costa rica including the rain forest, beach, san juan, and more in this travel photo gallery from national geographic. History of costa rica the first natives in costa rica were hunters, and gatherers, and costa rica served as an intermediate region between mesoamerican and andean native cultures. Books about costa rica and its fascinating inhabitants, climate and geography. Costa rica is a central american country with beautiful landscapes and unique wildlife.
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