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Cultures of the World
Costa Rica
Surveys the geography, history, government, and culture of the oldest democracy in Latin America..
144 pages, Library Binding
First published January 1, 1997
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January 19, 2016
I've been working on this book since the beginning of the New Year. I am trying to read more about other countries and their culture and traditions, as I don't have the means to travel to all these wonderful places, but I can still become more educated about them!
This book is jam-packed with all information you want to know about Costa Rica! Some things that stuck out to me the most were the following:
There is no standing military.
Costa Rica is the second largest exporter of bananas in the world.
Deforestation is a huge problem and has resulted in many animal and plant species becoming endangered.
Peace is a central value for Costa Ricans both on a political and personal level.
Costa Ricans consider family to be the cornerstone of society.
Costa Rica boasts a literacy rate of 96% - the highest in Central America.
Since 1970 Costa Rica has devoted about a quarter of the national budget to education.
If you are looking to learn more about Costa Rica, or your kids have a school project, this book is a must!
This book is jam-packed with all information you want to know about Costa Rica! Some things that stuck out to me the most were the following:
There is no standing military.
Costa Rica is the second largest exporter of bananas in the world.
Deforestation is a huge problem and has resulted in many animal and plant species becoming endangered.
Peace is a central value for Costa Ricans both on a political and personal level.
Costa Ricans consider family to be the cornerstone of society.
Costa Rica boasts a literacy rate of 96% - the highest in Central America.
Since 1970 Costa Rica has devoted about a quarter of the national budget to education.
If you are looking to learn more about Costa Rica, or your kids have a school project, this book is a must!
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