Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a diverse Latin American country with flourishing wildlife and ecotourism opportunities. This book gives an in-depth study of the country, examining what makes the country unique.
| Main Authors: | Foley, Erin, 1967- (Author), Cooke, Barbara, 1966- (Author), Ryckman, Tatiana (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Cavendish Square Publishing,
2017.
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| Edition: | Third Edition. |
| Series: |
Cultures of the world (3rd ed.)
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| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- Costa Rica today
- Geography. Geographical regions
- Geography and climate
- Environment and wildlife
- Human habitats
- History. Discovering Costa Rica
- Spanish conquest
- Early elite
- Colonial period
- A move for independence
- Simón Bolívar
- A young nation
- Civil war and revolution
- The modern period
- Political and economic crises
- Government. National government
- Foundations and regulations
- Local government
- National security
- Economy. Facts and figures
- Economic setbacks
- Exports and assets
- Industry
- Tourism
- Transportation and communications
- Environment. Natural protection
- Deforestation
- National parks and conservation
- Waste management
- Drinking water and marine life
- Agricultural impact
- Costa Ricans. Diversity
- Indigenous peoples
- Other cultures
- Society and status
- Socioeconomic classes
- Dress
- Lifestyle. Etiquette
- Friends and family
- Gender roles
- Rural and urban lifestyles
- Housing
- Health and longevity
- Major events
- Religion. National religion
- Spiritual revival
- Places of worship
- Other religions
- Traditional beliefs and folklore
- Folk medicine
- Language. Evolution of a language
- Ticos
- Cultural norms
- Common expressions
- Forms of address
- Arts. Performing arts
- Music
- Dance
- Theater
- Literature
- Visual art
- Folk arts
- Leisure. Recreation
- Community and communications
- Diversions
- Festivals. Religious holidays
- Secular holidays
- Celebrating with family and friends
- Fiestas cívicas
- Fiestas patronales
- Food. Cooking at home
- Common ingredients
- A typical meal
- Specialties
- Beverages
- Holiday meals
- Marketplaces
- Map of Costa Rica
- About the economy
- About the culture
- Timeline
- Glossary.