How did the country begin?
After the Mexican War of Independence (which were between the years 1810–1821), Costa Rica became independent from Spain. But after the first few years the country struggled. so during 1824 Juan Mora Fernandez, elected the nation's first chief of state, proposed the construction of more modern roads and ports for means of transportation and trade through the country and others . Juan Mora Fernandez also granted land to farmers that would grow coffee. And into the 19th century, these few families that were given enough land became some of the most wealthiest people of their developing country. What monetary system does Costa Rica use?
Costa Rica’s unit of currency is the colón. Named after the first European to visit the country, Christopher Columbus(September 18, 1502.) The colón has a value that between 500-550 colones per every 1 US dollar. When Christopher Columbus set anchor the natives of the land boated out to them and greeted them warmly. Later, the golden bands that the natives wore as jewelry inspire the Spaniard with the name of Gil Gonzalez Davila to name the country Costa Rica, or Rich Coast. …show more content…
Costa Rica's agricultural land and climate are its most important resource because the are big exporters of meat (mostly beef). They also export crops like: coffee, bananas,pineapples, rice, vegetables, sugar, potatoes, corn and palm oil. About 10% of Costa Rica's land use is made into agriculture land. The country also has few mineral resources too. The most important is the rich bauxite deposits. bauxite is the main ore in making aluminum. And is found in wet climates. Over 14% of Costa Rica's jobs are dedicated to the export of goods to other countries. Some countries that Costa Rica exports to (in order) is : United States, netherlands, United Kingdom and Guatemala. The main Importers of the country are:United States, Guatemala, netherlands and United
After the Mexican War of Independence (which were between the years 1810–1821), Costa Rica became independent from Spain. But after the first few years the country struggled. so during 1824 Juan Mora Fernandez, elected the nation's first chief of state, proposed the construction of more modern roads and ports for means of transportation and trade through the country and others . Juan Mora Fernandez also granted land to farmers that would grow coffee. And into the 19th century, these few families that were given enough land became some of the most wealthiest people of their developing country. What monetary system does Costa Rica use?
Costa Rica’s unit of currency is the colón. Named after the first European to visit the country, Christopher Columbus(September 18, 1502.) The colón has a value that between 500-550 colones per every 1 US dollar. When Christopher Columbus set anchor the natives of the land boated out to them and greeted them warmly. Later, the golden bands that the natives wore as jewelry inspire the Spaniard with the name of Gil Gonzalez Davila to name the country Costa Rica, or Rich Coast. …show more content…
Costa Rica's agricultural land and climate are its most important resource because the are big exporters of meat (mostly beef). They also export crops like: coffee, bananas,pineapples, rice, vegetables, sugar, potatoes, corn and palm oil. About 10% of Costa Rica's land use is made into agriculture land. The country also has few mineral resources too. The most important is the rich bauxite deposits. bauxite is the main ore in making aluminum. And is found in wet climates. Over 14% of Costa Rica's jobs are dedicated to the export of goods to other countries. Some countries that Costa Rica exports to (in order) is : United States, netherlands, United Kingdom and Guatemala. The main Importers of the country are:United States, Guatemala, netherlands and United