Introduction
Costa Rica prides itself on its varied ecology, often claiming "Pura Vida" as its motto. Pura Vida is also used as a greeting or a statement of good luck.
23% of Costa Rica is protected land, proving that the Costa Ricans truly care about their environment. Costa Rica decided to support ecotourism because they believe that nature is more important than making money in industrial situations. In addition to setting aside protected land and supporting ecotourism, Costa Rica has some of the best rainforest research centers in the world.
23% of Costa Rica is protected land, proving that the Costa Ricans truly care about their environment. Costa Rica decided to support ecotourism because they believe that nature is more important than making money in industrial situations. In addition to setting aside protected land and supporting ecotourism, Costa Rica has some of the best rainforest research centers in the world.
Costa Rica is home to many Endemic Species, which are species that only live in one place in the world. Since Costa Rica has a very specific climate, it provides a good home for unique species. It is also caused by the land bridge that Costa Rica and Panama create between North and South America. The species that reside in Costa Rica have developed specific niches that allow them to survive in Costa Rica, but wouldn't work if they traveled north or south.
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