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| Name: |
| The Republic of Costa Rica |
| Capital City: |
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| San José |
| Country Size: |
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| 51,000 KM2 (19.632 square miles) |
| Currency: |
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| Colón |
| National Bird: |
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| Turdus grayi (Clay coloured Robin) “Yigüirro” |
| National Flower: |
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| Cattleya Skinneri (Orchid) “Guaria Morada” |
| Army Abolished: |
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| 1948 |
| Highest Mountain: |
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Chirripó 3,819 m./ 12,530 ft |
| Highest Volcano: |
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Irazú 3,432 m./ 11,260 ft |
Active Volcanoes: |
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9 (Orosi, Rincón de la Vieja, Miravalles, Tenorio, Arenal, Poás, Barva, Irazú and Turrialba) |
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| Time Zone |
Costa Rica time is the same as US Central Standard Time (GMT-6). Daylight Savings Time is not observed. |
| Weather |
The average temperature in the Central Plateau area is approximately 20 C° (68 F°), and in the low coast lands 26 C° (79 F°). The rainy season begins in May and continues through late November, but is not constantly wet: July invariably bring a temporary abatement and, in general mornings are clear. There are plenty of microclimates too, with temperatures descending as altitudes rise. In the dry season, San José and other Central Valley towns enjoy a fresh, breezy, spring-like climate requiring a jacket or sweater in the evenings, while the pacific side endures stifling temperatures. Rain still occur in high mountainous area, and above all, in the Caribbean lowlands, where downpours can last for days – or break into brilliant sunshine a couple hours. |
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