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Government
Chief of State: President Luis
Guillermo Sols
Head of Government: President Luis
Guillermo Sols
Government Name: Republic of Costa
Rica
Government Type: Democratic
Republic
Location
Central
America
Currency
Costa Rican
coln
Tourism
Go to beach
Going shopping
Going out to eat
Flag
The color for costa rica flag are red,
blue, and white
Population
4,586,353
(2011
Census
)
Famous Landmark
Language
Spanish
Culture
Food Customs at Ceremonial
Occasions. Salty appetizers are
served at parties and at bars and
restaurants. Maize tamales are
prepared by hand for Christmas.
Other special occasions (birthdays,
graduations, marriages) may merit a
roasted pig, an elaborate cake, or
other sweets.
Food
Food in Daily Life. Maize is
consumed as tortillas, which
accompany rice and beanstypically
eaten three times a day with eggs,
cheese, meat, or chicken and with
chayote stew or salad at lunch or
supper. The midday meal was once
the largest, but the long lunch break
has succumbed to a fondness for fast
food.