Use
the links at the bottom (or others) to answer the questions
regarding the people of Costa Rica. You must get 15 points on
this section in order to get an "A". Be sure to list any links you
use that are not listed below. Questions with a * are mandatory.
1.) What is a "Tico"? What does it mean? 2 points
2.) What is the bus system like in Costa Rica? Is it
an efficient way
to travel? What are some
advantages and disadvantages of using the
local busses? How much
do they cost? What are some places of interest
that are accessible by bus?
3 points
3.) * What educational opportunities are available for Costa Ricans
as well as
foreigners? Check out
a school that interests you. Why did you choose it?
What are your educational plans and
could one of these schools be a legitimate
option for you? How
similar / different is it from your school? 4 points
4.) Give a brief history of Costa Rica in your own words!
(Do not cut and paste!)
Include who first lived there?
Who "discovered" it and when? Lots more too!
4 points
5.) * What is the Costa Rican military like? How large
a land and sea force does
it have? How does it
compare to the U.S. military? 2 points
6.) * Compare the Costa Rican Constitution and Government to
those of the United
States. How are
they similar and how are they different? How old is the
Costa Rican Constitution?
4 points
7.) * What is a typical Costa Rican home like? How does
it compare to yours?
2 points
8.) What percent of Costa Ricans are literate (can read)?
How does this
compare to the rest of
Central America? 2 points
9.) What kind of tourist activities are there? Be specific. 2 points
10.) What is meant by "Pura Vida" and how does it apply to
Costa Ricans?
1 point
11.) What is the unit of currency in Costa Rica? How
many US$ is it worth?
1 point
12.) What is the "night life" like in the cities? What
activities are there?
2 points
13.) Who is the current President and how long has he/she been
in office?
1 point
14.) Describe a Costa Rican urban legend. (Don't cut
and paste!) Would it
convince you? 2 points
15.) Describe a traditional Costa Rican Christmas celebration.
2 points
ENLACES (Links)
http://centralamerica.com/cr/info/
http://www.hotelsantotomas.com/history.htm
http://www.bananaadventuretours.com/
http://www.infocostarica.com/business/eco_banana.html
http://directory.centramerica.com/costarica_asp/English_MenuL1/traveltourismandentertainment.asp
http://www.costaricabybus.com/
http://www.amerisol.com/costarica/education.html
http://www.amerisol.com/costarica/info.html
http://www.westnet.com/costarica/summary.html
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/cs.html
http://www.serendipityadventures.com/
http://www.serendipityadventures.com/philosophy.htm
http://www.ticotimes.net/
http://www.incostarica.net/docs/culture/
http://www.tourism.co.cr/location.htm
http://www.dirla.com/costrica.html
http://www.costaricauncovered.com/nightlife_Costa_Rica.htm
http://www.ticopage.net/
http://www.infocostarica.com/culture/legends.html
http://www.guiascostarica.com/guia/cys2.html
http://www.centralamerica.com/cr/surf/
http://www.cocori.com/library/crinfo/xmasincr.htm