Costa Rica
a republic in Central America, between Panama and Nicaragua. 19,238 sq. mi. (49,825 sq. km). Capital: San José.
Other words from Costa Rica
- Costa Rican, noun
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How to use Costa Rica in a sentence
But Switzerland, New Zealand, and Costa Rica cannot hold back the New Chaos.
And Costa Rica, for a host of historical reasons, has always been more stable than its neighbors.
Mexico, Panama, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Belize are all seeing an increase in Central Americans seeking asylum as well.
For most of this year, Costa Rica has been ranked by FIFA in the low 30s.
What Hillary Clinton Can Learn From Portugal, Costa Rica, and England in the World Cup | Nathan Daschle | July 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTVoting with the United States and Europe were Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Japan, Mexico, Peru, and South Korea.
At the United Nations, It’s Human Rights, Putin-Style | Jay Michaelson | June 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Examination of 18 specimens from Costa Rica shows no differences in scutellation, nor geographic segregation of two populations.
Amphibians and Reptiles of the Rainforests of Southern El Peten, Guatemala | William E. DuellmanSimilar variation is known in D. melanolomus alternatus in Costa Rica, where some individuals have orange-red venters.
Amphibians and Reptiles of the Rainforests of Southern El Peten, Guatemala | William E. DuellmanIn Costa Rica many of the natives live in small huts built of plaited rushes.
The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 1 | Hubert Howe BancroftIt does not appear that there was in Costa Rica at that time any town of such name or size.
In 1878 Mr. Oversluys, one of our trustiest and most experienced collectors, was despatched to Costa Rica.
The Woodlands Orchids | Frederick Boyle
British Dictionary definitions for Costa Rica
/ (ˈkɒstə ˈriːkə) /
a republic in Central America: gained independence from Spain in 1821; mostly mountainous and volcanic, with extensive forests. Official language: Spanish. Official religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: colón. Capital: San José. Pop: 4 695 942 (2013 est). Area: 50 900 sq km (19 652 sq miles)
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Cultural definitions for Costa Rica
Republic in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the south and west. Its capital and largest city is San José.
Notes for Costa Rica
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