Costa Rica Facts For Kids

Interesting Costa Rica Facts

Here are some interesting Costa Rica Facts for Kids which were choosen and reseached by kids especially for kids.

Population: 5.1 million people
Capital: San José with 1.4 million people
Name: Republic of Costa Rica
Official Language: Spanish
Religion: Most Costa Ricans are Christians (87% )
Currency: 1 Colón, the symbol is (₡) the smallest coin is 10 colones
National colours: blue, white and red
National bird: yiguirro, which is a clay coloured robin
History: Indigenous settlements in the region date back to 10,000 BC. Stone tools were found from the early settlements in the Cartago Province of Costa Rica. Farming and agricultural activities in the area were already conducted about 5,000 years ago, however, the country was then only sparsely inhabited. Christopher Columbus reached the Costa Rican shores in 1502. Costa Rica was a Spanish colony until 1821. Costa Rica gained independence from Spain on 15 September 1821. The country has no army since 1948. Since 2018, the president is Carlos Alvarado Quesada