Quiz on Coíba Island

What was Coíba Island used for in the past?

• A military base

• A research facility

• A penal colony

• A tourist destination

How many criminals spent time on Coíba before the last prisoner was released?

• 4,000

• 3,000

• 1,500

• 2,000

What is the area of Coíba National Park?

• 100,000 acres

• 120,000 acres

• 150,000 acres

• 200,000 acres

What percentage of the forest remained untouched when the prison closed?

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

• 70%

What did prisoners on Coíba have to create for shelter?

• Luxury tents

• Wooden cabins

• Makeshift camps

• Concrete cells

Who described Coíba as 'isolated' and 'like a time capsule'?

• A tourist

• Omar R. López

• Christian Ziegler

• A local fisherman

What is one of the modern-day problems affecting Coíba?

• Tourism

• Overpopulation

• Illegal fishing

• Deforestation

What unique feature does Coíba have compared to the Panamanian mainland?

• Higher population density

• More developed infrastructure

• Different plant and animal species

• More carnivorous species

What is the current status of Coíba Island?

• A conservation area

• A tourist hotspot

• A bustling city

• A military zone

What did Omar R. López hope the world would see Coíba as?

• A dangerous prison

• A paradise

• A wildlife sanctuary

• A historical site