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Costa Rica is a very important country of Central America. Every year it welcomes a large number of tourists. The country has a eventful history and a rich cultural heritage. Costa Rica is one of those places in the world that is easy to access. It has a enviable geographical location. The meaning of the name is the Rich Coast. This name was given by Gil Gonzalez Davila.

Christopher Columbus discovered Costa Rica in 1502. Before that it was inhabited by four main tribes like Caribs, Borucas, Chibcas and Diquis. In 1562 Spain established a colony in Cartago thanks to the expedition led by Juan Vasquez de Coronado. In 1821 Costa Rica encountered a civil war resulting in its joining a new confederation in the year 1823. Juan Mora Fernandez became the first head of Costa Rica in 1824. This history of Costa Rica also informs us about the military dictatorship of General Tomas Guardia. His governance began in 1870. He improved military, education and taxation policies. After another civil war in 1948 Jose Maria (Don Pepe) Figueres Ferrer came into power and also made some progressive reforms. In 1987 President Oscar Arias Sanchez won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Costa Rica is also known for its fine geographic location. It is near to Caribbean sea and the North Pacific Ocean. Its coastline is as long as 1,290 kilometers. It is near to Nicaragua and Panama. The highest part of the country is Cerro Chirripo. It has a height of 3, 820 meters. The Irazu Volcano is the highest volcano here. The largest lake of Costa Rica is Lake Arenal. The important rivers of Costa Rica are Rio Pacuare and Rio Reventazon. Thus the geography of Costa Rica is very interesting.

Costa Rica also has a varied climate. The weather in Costa Rica will not cause you any problems. You can choose the season that suites you the best. The most important holidays in Costa Rica are Christmas, New Year, St Joseph's Day, Easter or “Holy Week” or Semana Santa, Juan Santamaria Day, Guancaste day, Mother's Dya and Assumption Day, All Soul's Day, Dia de la Raza or the Columbus Day, St Peter and St Paul's Day and the Independence Day of Costa Rica.

The culture of Costa Rica is also very good. You will be able to take a look at various artifacts and can also go to see theaters at the national theater here. Thsu your trip to Costa Rica will be a success.

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