| Edition |
Third Edition. |
| Description |
144 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Cultures of the world |
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Cultures of the world (third edition)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 141-142) and index. |
| 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. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Subject |
Costa Rica -- Juvenile literature.
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Costa Rica. (OCoLC)fst01205604
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| Genre/Form |
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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| Added Author |
Cooke, Barbara, 1966- author.
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Ryckman, Tatiana, author.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Foley, Erin, 1967- Costa Rica. New York : Cavendish Square Publishing, [2017] 9781502626035 (DLC) 2016057662 |
| ISBN |
9781502626103 (library bound) |
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1502626101 (library bound) |
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