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Interesting Facts

  • Cartago colonized Costa Rica in 1563

  • Declared Independence from Spain in 1821

  • Joined United Providence of Central America in 1823

  • Smaller than West Virginia

  • 4 volcanos, 2 of them are active

  • Called Republic of Costa Rica

  • Democratic Republic government

  • 7 provinces

  • Must live here for 7 years to become a resident

  • no military forces

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