Costa Rica

Costa RicaCosta RicaBy Becky Presley

Edu 205-04

Table of Contents

Fun FactsCelebrities

National ParksEconomy

Army and Medical CareDeath Penalty and Education

San Jose and CartagoVolcan Poas and Limon

Important PhrasesAbout the Author

ResourcesConcept Map

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Area: 51,100 sq. km

Population: 4,200,000

Money:Colon Costarricense

Official Language: Spanish

CelebritiesCelebrities

Carmen Lyra: Writer

Chavela Vargas: Singer

Oscar Arias Sanchez: Politician

Claudia Poll: Olympic Swimmer

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Vargas’ Music

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The Coffee industry support most of Costa Ricas economy.

50,000 Costa Ricans work the coffee plantations.

15% of Costa Rica’s exports are coffee.

National ParksNational Parks12% of Costa Rica is

occupied by national parks.

Tourists can see waterfalls,

mountains, and many exotic plants.

Animals that are in the parks include

armadillos, monkeys, jaguars, and butterflies.

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Army and Medical CareArmy and Medical CareQui

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Costa Rica also offers free health care to

citizens and tourists.

In 1948, Costa Rica eliminated their standing

army.

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In 1870, Costa Rica eliminated the death penalty.

Costa Rica also offers free education for all the citizens.

San Jose and CartagoSan Jose and Cartago

Webcasts allow students to use the internet to search and learn new topics by answering questions.

Students search the web in order to find information to transform ideas into understanding

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Volcan Poas and LimonVolcan Poas and Limon

Volcan Poas is located in the

northern part of Costa Rica

Limon is a major city in Costa Rica,

and has great beaches.

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Important PhrasesImportant Phrases

What is your name? ¿Cuál es su nombre?Hello! ¡Hola!

Good Morning Buenos días Good Afternoon Buenas tardes

Good night Buenas noches I don’t understand No entiendo

Slower, please: Más despacio, por favor Do you speak English? ¿Usted habla inglés?

I don’t speak Spanish No hablo español How much is it? ¿Cuánto es?

What’s the rate of exchange ¿Cuál es el tipo de cambio?

I’m sick Estoy enfermo

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About the AuthorAbout the Author

My name is Becky Presley, and I am sophomore at GVSU. I am majoring in Language Arts and minoring in elementary education.

I love to go to the beach, hang out with my friends and family, and shop.

Email Me: [email protected]

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ResourcesResources

www.book.costaricahotdeals.com www.daylife.comwww.rocinantestravels.comwww.transitionsabroad.comwww.nytimes.comwww.medicaltourismguide.orgwww.mssu.eduwww.cupotico.comwww.tribuneindia.comwww.vivirlatino.comwww.educared.org.ar www.britanica.com

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Concept MapConcept MapQui

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Chavela Vargas’ MusicChavela Vargas’ Music

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0gQ31m4Yt0s

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