Ethan Schemm-Costa Rica Flag: The Blue stands for the sky,opportunities, idealism and perseverance. White Stands for peace,wisdom and happiness. Red stands for blood split for martyrs of independence, as well as the warmth and generosity of the people. President: The current president of Costa Rica is Laura Chinchilla. Capital: The capital of Costa Rica is San José. An important landmark is the volcano named Poas. It is easy to reach and is a great sight to see. Money: The type of money my country uses is the colón (colones plural) currently exchanges at around ¢520 per US dollar. History:
1. The shift to democracy was witnessed in the election called by President Bernardo Soto in 1889
2.Street violence finally erupted in the run-up to the 1948 election, with Calderón on the ballot for a second presidential term. When he lost to his opponent Otilio Ulate by a small margin, the government claimed fraud. Next day, the building holding many of the ballot papers went up in flames, and the calderonista-dominated legislature annulled the election results. Ten days later, on 10 March 1948, the "War of National Liberation" plunged Costa Rica into civil war.
3.Independence of Central America from Spain on 15 September 1821 came on the coattails of Mexico's declaration earlier in the same year.
4.Coffee is and was a major Export out of Costa Rica.
5.Juan Mora Fernandez, elected the nation's first chief of state in 1824, set the tone by ushering in a nine-year period of progressive stability. He established a sound judicial system, founded the nation's first newspaper, and expanded public education. Food:
1.Gallo Pinto: rice, beans, chicken, pork, and beef (tongue especially is very popular here). Most common dish.
2.Sopa Negra (Black Bean Soup):black beans,cilantro,garlic,green bell peppers,onion,oregano,and small celery rib.
3.Arroz con Leche (Rice pudding): Rice, milk, sugar, and lemon or orange peel.
4.Olla de carne: a delicious stew made with beef, potatoes, carrots, chayote (vegetable pear), plantains and yucca.
5.Arroz: a dish of fried rice which may be offered with chicken (pollo) or shrimp (gambas).
6.Ceviche: a dish of raw fish marinated in lemon juice with cilantro and onions.
7.Arreglados: greasy puff pastries made with meat.
8.Tres leches: a three-layered custard flan, and the national desert.
9.Tamal asado: sweet cornmeal cake
10.Horchata: a spicy drink made of roasted ground rice and cinnamon. What I Learned:
I learned that the capital of Costa Rica is San josé. A popular sight to see is the volcano with the name of Poas. I also learned that the food in Costa is not as tasty as it looks.(According to tim) Also, I learned that the president has recently been changed and the new presidents name is Laura Chinchilla. I learned that thed type of money used in my country is the colón.
Another thing that I learned is that coffee is a major export of Costa Rica. I also learned that democracy was adopted during the election of 1889. Also, I learned that one of the most common meals in Costa Rica is the Gallo Pinto. I learned that street violence has become very common in Costa Rica. Tres Leches is the national dessert.
Flag: The Blue stands for the sky,opportunities, idealism and perseverance. White Stands for peace,wisdom and happiness. Red stands for blood split for martyrs of independence, as well as the warmth and generosity of the people.
President: The current president of Costa Rica is Laura Chinchilla.
Capital: The capital of Costa Rica is San José. An important landmark is the volcano named Poas. It is easy to reach and is a great sight to see.
Money: The type of money my country uses is the colón (colones plural) currently exchanges at around ¢520 per US dollar.
History:
1. The shift to democracy was witnessed in the election called by President Bernardo Soto in 1889
2.Street violence finally erupted in the run-up to the 1948 election, with Calderón on the ballot for a second presidential term. When he lost to his opponent Otilio Ulate by a small margin, the government claimed fraud. Next day, the building holding many of the ballot papers went up in flames, and the calderonista-dominated legislature annulled the election results. Ten days later, on 10 March 1948, the "War of National Liberation" plunged Costa Rica into civil war.
3.Independence of Central America from Spain on 15 September 1821 came on the coattails of Mexico's declaration earlier in the same year.
4.Coffee is and was a major Export out of Costa Rica.
5.Juan Mora Fernandez, elected the nation's first chief of state in 1824, set the tone by ushering in a nine-year period of progressive stability. He established a sound judicial system, founded the nation's first newspaper, and expanded public education.
Food:
1.Gallo Pinto: rice, beans, chicken, pork, and beef (tongue especially is very popular here). Most common dish.
2.Sopa Negra (Black Bean Soup):black beans,cilantro,garlic,green bell peppers,onion,oregano,and small celery rib.
3.Arroz con Leche (Rice pudding): Rice, milk, sugar, and lemon or orange peel.
4.Olla de carne: a delicious stew made with beef, potatoes, carrots, chayote (vegetable pear), plantains and yucca.
5.Arroz: a dish of fried rice which may be offered with chicken (pollo) or shrimp (gambas).
6.Ceviche: a dish of raw fish marinated in lemon juice with cilantro and onions.
7.Arreglados: greasy puff pastries made with meat.
8.Tres leches: a three-layered custard flan, and the national desert.
9.Tamal asado: sweet cornmeal cake
10.Horchata: a spicy drink made of roasted ground rice and cinnamon.
What I Learned:
I learned that the capital of Costa Rica is San josé. A popular sight to see is the volcano with the name of Poas. I also learned that the food in Costa is not as tasty as it looks.(According to tim) Also, I learned that the president has recently been changed and the new presidents name is Laura Chinchilla. I learned that thed type of money used in my country is the colón.
Another thing that I learned is that coffee is a major export of Costa Rica. I also learned that democracy was adopted during the election of 1889. Also, I learned that one of the most common meals in Costa Rica is the Gallo Pinto. I learned that street violence has become very common in Costa Rica. Tres Leches is the national dessert.
Score: 155/150