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The presentation provides an overview of Costa Rica's geography, highlighting its location between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, its total area of 51,100 km², and its diverse physical features including mountains and volcanic cones. It also discusses the human geography of Costa Rica, emphasizing the friendly and educated nature of its people, known as 'Ticos', and the cultural influences that shape their society. Overall, Costa Rica is depicted as a unique and vibrant country with rich natural resources and a diverse cultural heritage.

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The presentation provides an overview of Costa Rica's geography, highlighting its location between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, its total area of 51,100 km², and its diverse physical features including mountains and volcanic cones. It also discusses the human geography of Costa Rica, emphasizing the friendly and educated nature of its people, known as 'Ticos', and the cultural influences that shape their society. Overall, Costa Rica is depicted as a unique and vibrant country with rich natural resources and a diverse cultural heritage.

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Welcome!!

!
A presentation on Geography of
Costa Rica
Course : Geography for Planners(URP 1131)

Presented by: Presented to:


G.M Tashir Iqbal Turjo Rabeya Sultana Leya
Student ID:220403 Associate Professor
Urban and Rural Planning Discipline Urban and Rural Planning Discipline
Khulna University Khulna University
Let’s explore a unique
featured piece of land
of this beautiful
world !!!
Introduction
Costa Rica is located on the Central American Isthmus,
surrounding the point 10° north of the equator and 84°
west of the prime meridian.Actually it’s located between
the Atlantic and the Pacific.It has 212 km of Caribbean
Sea coastline and 1,016 on the North Pacific Ocean. The
area is 51,100 km2 of which 40 km2 is water. It is slightly
smaller than Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In short about Costa Rica

Official:Republic of Costa
Rica
Local name:Costa Rica
Region:Central America
Area:51,100 km²
Capital:San José
Physical Geography
1) Total land area 51,100 sq kilometers
2) Seperated by rugged mountains
3) Over 100 volcanic cones
4)Highest point 3,810 meter
5) Lowest point location The Pacific ocean 0
meter
Physical Geography
6) 3 major slopes or basins:-
(a) The Pacific
(b) The Caribbean sea slope
(c) The San Juan river slope
7) Average annual temperature 80-90° Fahrenheit in
the Coasts and 75-80°Fahrenheit in the countryside
and the mountain.
8) Natural resource is mainly hydropower
9) Different kind of wild animals like the
sloath,spider monkey,golden worb weaver etc.
which are rarely available in other countries.
Human Geography
1) Costa Ricans endearingly themselves as “Ticos”

2) Costa Ricans share a Catholic background & Spanish language with their

neighbors

3) Unique in that they are extremely friendly, social, peaceful, well educated.

4) Costa Rican culture is a vibrant blend of indigenous heritage and Spanish

colonial influence, with a dash of Jamaican, Chinese, and other immigrant

cultures lending character and customs.

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