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COSTA RICA.... SIMPLY AMAZING !!!!
Rugged highlands are found throughout most of the country, ranging from
approximately 1,000 to 2,000 meters (3,000 to 6,000 feet above sea level). The
Guanacaste Mountain Range, Central Mountain Range, and Talamanca Mountain Range
are the main mountain ranges extending the entire length of the country. There
are several active volcanoes (Arenal Volcano, Irazu Volcano, Rincon de la Vieja
Volcano and Turrialba Volcano) and the country's highest mountain (Chirripo
Hill) with a height of 3,819 m/12,530 ft. The country has a relatively long
coastline in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as well as a number of rivers
and streams that attract specialist divers, kayakers and rafters from all over the
world.
Over the decades, Costa Rica has succesfully and deservedly maintained an
image as a haven of ecological beauty. Travellers have been attracted to its
numerous national parks and biological reserves, where astonishing numbers of
birds, reptiles and mammals flourish. Such diverse options as horseback riding,
river rafting, scuba diving, and hiking create a pallette of activities for travellers to
choose from.
But the appeal of Costa Rica extends well beyond the ecotourist attraction of
its rainforest: bordered on both the east and the west by coast, the nation
affords visitors with excellent surfing conditions, perfecrt dive sites, and gorgeous beaches.
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Quick Facts
- Capital: San Jose
- Population: 3,770,000
- Religions: Christianity (Catholic, Protestant)
- Government: Democratic Republic
- Official / National Languages: Spanish, English
- Country Phone Code: +506
- Best Dive Center: Summer Salt!
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Did you know that?
Tuna, dorado, hammerhead shark and sailfish are part of the everyday marine
life.
Seasonally large numbers of dolphins, pilot- and humpback whales, accompanied
by all kind of sea turtles migrate along the coast of Costa Rica.
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