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Costa Ricans refer to themselves as Ticos (males) or Ticas (females)
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There are over 500,000 species of wildlife, 900 of which are birds
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Nicoya Peninsula is one of the world’s five Blue Zones
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More than 25% of the land is protected in national parks, reserves, and wildlife refuges
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There are six active volcanos in Costa Rica
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The country’s slogan is Pura Vida, which can be used as a greeting or a response