About Costa Rica
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Costa Rica is located in Central America.San José is the capital and also the biggest city in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is known for exporting bananas and coffee. The main religion there is Christianity. Costa Rica is bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to the east.
Climate
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Costa Rica is located between 8 and 12 degrees north of the Equator which is why the climate is tropical year round. Costa Rica does not have four seasons like we do in the Northern Hemisphere. The seasons are defined by how much rain falls during a particular period. They have a dry season and a rainy season. The "summer" or dry season goes from December to April, and "winter" or rainy season goes from May to November.
Land & Wildlife
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Costa Rica means "rich coast" because they have very rich soil. Costa Rica is home to a rich variety of plants and animals. About 25% of Costa Rica's land is protected with national parks and protected areas, which is the largest percentage of protected areas in the world.