Costa Rica!
The Costa Rican Flag was created in 1848. The blue in the flag represents the sky and opportunities. The white represents peace and wisdom. The red represents the blood of the martyrs who died for the country. There symbol is the National Coat of Arms.
Population: 4 million
Area: 19,652 sq. miles
Capital: San Jose
Highest Point: Mount Chirripo
Insect Species: 34,000
Plant Species: 9,000
Mammal Species: 205
Reptile Species: 220
Amphibian Species: 160
National Bird: Yiguirro
QUICK FACTS
Costa Rica is located in Central America between Panama and Nicaragua. There are two beautiful coasts in Costa Rica. One looking towards the Pacific Ocean and the other with the Caribbean Sea. There are dense rainforests throughout this country, and the culture of the people can be found in many of the tourist areas. For more information about planning a visit to Costa Rica you can visit:
www.visitcostarica.com
or call:
(866) COSTARICA
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The National Flag