Costa Rica
Student Exchange Program by Kayla.
The People You Will Meet!-People
Descendants of Spanish and indigenous colonizers.
The people that live in this country are diverse.
Roman Catholicism is the most common religion.
Spanish is the official language.
Tradiotns and Etiquette.
Socialability is important. Everyone should be greeted individually.
Life ceremonies follow Roman Catholic norms.
Godparenting is common here.
Young girls are accompanied by a relative to travel aboard
Most people live with their parents at least until they're married.
Celebrate Christmas and Christmas Eve.
Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Very protected forests and river basins.
Hydroelectric dams give more then 80% of this country's electrical needs.
Droughts are common.
Populations of tuna, and other Pacific fish are stable.
"Growing recreational fishing sector."
Oil has not been extracted.
Bananas, coffee and pineapples are exports.
Letter Grade! C
Fun Facts!
One of the most stable and democratic countries in Latin America.
Gained the right to vote in 1994.
Canada, Europe, and the U.S. are all attracted to the beauty and affordable living.
Stereotyped to exist peacefully.
20% of all households are headed by a single female.