Costa Rica

Costa Rica does not have army, when it was abolished?

• 1945

• 1948

• 1971

• 1990

Answer explanation

Former President José Figueres Ferrer abolished the armed forces in Costa Rica on Dec. 1, 1948 following the end of the civil war that brought him to power. The decision was ratified in Costa Rica's new constitution, adopted in 1949.

Does Costa Rica have more than 5% of the Entire World's biodiversity?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

They say that great things come in small packages. That certainly appears to be the case in Costa Rica, where more than 5 percent of the entire world's biodiversity can be found. In fact, Costa Rica is home to more than 500,000 different species.

Corcovado is home of 2.5% of the entire world's biodiversity.

Costa Rica was the happiest contry in the World in what years?

• 2009, 2013 and 2018,

• 2012, 2015 and 2021

• 2009, 2012 and 2016

• 2015, 2016 and 2021

Answer explanation

Costa Rica has held its place at the top of the list of happiest countries in the world. The small Central American country was ranked highest in 2009, 2012, and 2016, by the Happy Planet Index.

Does Costa Rica have a sanctuary for protecting millions of turtles?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

The Ostional Wildlife Refuge protects millions of turtles that nest there. It was established in 1984 to prevent turtle egg poaching and is the only place in the world where you can legally harvest turtle eggs.

Was the Costa Rican's flag inspired by the American's flag?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

The blue, white and red horizontal design was created in 1848 by Pacífica Fernández, wife of then president José María Castro Madriz. Fernández was inspired by France's 1848 Revolution, and the creation of the French Second Republic.

What is the name of our President?

• Carlos Alvarado

• José María Figueres

• Oscar Arias

• Rodrigo Chaves

Answer explanation

Rodrigo Chaves is a Costa Rican economist and politician who is the president of Costa Rica since May 8th 2022.

What is the highest price per pound paid for Costa Rican coffe?

• $50

• $150

• $300

• $350

Answer explanation

Costa Rican coffee made history by breaking the record during the auction “Cup of Excellence 2018” in the category of fine coffee beans. The beans of Don Cayito estate closed the bid at $300.09 per pound.

Are you able to watch the sun rise and set in a single day?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Costa Rica’s beaches are world-renowned for many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that you can watch the sun rise from the horizon on the Caribbean coast and admire it falling on a beach on the Pacific coast, all in one day!

What is the percentage of electricity generated using renewable energy?

• 11%

• 38%

• 73%

• 99%

Answer explanation

The country generates more than 99% of its energy using five renewable sources: hydropower, wind, geothermal energy, biomass, and solar.

What is the name of our currency?

• Costa Rican dollar

• Costa Rican colón

• Costa Rican peso

• Costa Rican quetzal

Answer explanation

The colón is the currency of Costa Rica. It was named after Christopher Columbus, known as Cristóbal Colón in Spanish.