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Costa Rica means Rich Coast in Spanish, because the spanierds thought there was a wealth of gold when they first landed in Costa Rica.
Because it means Rich Coast and Costa Rica consider themselves a rich coast because it is a perfect weather to grow many veggies and fruits/coffee.
Because it means Rich Coast and Costa Rica consider themselves a rich coast because it is a perfect weather to grow many veggies and fruits/coffee.

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Because Christopher Columbus and the Spanish conquistadors that arrived to Costa Rica believed that they would find many gold and treasures in Costa Rica when they first arrived on September 15th, 1502.

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