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15 Cards in this Set
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What is Costa Rica's nickname?
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La Suiza de America
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What is Costa Rica's economy and political life like?
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It is stable politically, progressive, and democratic. It does not have an army and offers free, obligatory education.
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What is Costa Rica's literacy rate?
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95%
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What is another name for Costa Ricans?
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ticos
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What is the major source of money for Costa Rica?
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sugar cane, flowers, coffee, and bananas.
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What is the second major source of money for Costa Rica?
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Ecotourism.
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How many parks does Costa Rica have?
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24, which cover 15% of the country
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What is the capital of Costa Rica?
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San Jose
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What are some places to visit in Costa Rica?
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The National Theater,the Jade Museum, The Gold Museum, the National Fun Park, and the Botanical Garden
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What country was Panama a colony of? Until when?
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Panama was a colony of Colombia until 1903.
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What is the largest source of income for Panama?
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The Panama Canal
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When did the Panama Canal begin?
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The Canal began in 1880 with a French company but the U.S. took it over in 1907. It was completed in 1914.
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When was the Canal returned to Panama.
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1999
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What does Panama mean?
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The place of many fish
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What is the favorite sport in Panama?
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Baseball
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