Bibliography
Citations for images and information referenced for this website
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History and Demographics paragraph:
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“Costa Rica Demographics & Ethnic Groups | History & Background | Study.com.” Study.com, 2023, study.com/learn/lesson/costa-rica-demographics-ethnic-groups.html#:~:text=Europeans%20arrived%20in%20Costa%20Rica,and%20power%20in%20Costa%20Rica. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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“History of Costa Rica -- Britannica School.” Eb.com, 2015, school.eb.com/levels/high/article/history-of-Costa-Rica/638484. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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Timeline Infographic:
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Bateman, Jason. “My Costa Rica Travel Agency.” CostaRica.org, 24 May 2017, costarica.org/facts/history/. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
“History of Costa Rica -- Britannica School.” Eb.com, 2015, school.eb.com/levels/high/article/history-of-Costa-Rica/638484. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
Flag and Facts
Flag description:
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Cia.gov, 2025, www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/costa-rica/flag/. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
“Flag of Costa Rica -- Britannica School.” Eb.com, 2025, school.eb.com/levels/high/article/flag-of-Costa-Rica/93842. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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Economy paragraph:
Cia.gov, 2025, www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/costa-rica/#economy. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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“Overview.” World Bank, 2021, www.worldbank.org/en/country/costarica/overview. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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Stansifer, Charles L, and Gary S Elbow. “Costa Rica | History, Map, Flag, Climate, Population, & Facts.” Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 July 1999, www.britannica.com/place/Costa-Rica/Demographic-trends#ref40881. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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“Topic: Economy of Costa Rica.” Statista, 2025, www.statista.com/topics/11867/key-economic-indicators-of-costa-rica/#:~:text=Costa%20Rica%20thrives%20in%20agriculture,as%20the%20highest%20grossing%20industries. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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Socioeconomy Infographic:
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“Costa Rica | Culture, Facts & Travel | - CountryReports.” Countryreports.org, 2025, www.countryreports.org/country/CostaRica.htm. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
Cia.gov, 2025, www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/costa-rica/#people-and-society. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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Infographic image of West Virginia:
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Maksim Grebeshkov. “Simple Outline Map of West Virginia Is a State of United States.” Vecteezy, 2024, www.vecteezy.com/vector-art/21826685-simple-outline-map-of-west-virginia-is-a-state-of-united-states. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Geography
Geography Overview paragraph:
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Foley, Erin, et al. Costa Rica. New York, Cavendish Square, 2017.
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Poas Volcano paragraph:
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“My Costa Rica Travel Agency.” CostaRica.org, 28 Oct. 2024, costarica.org/volcanoes/poas/. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
Nag, Oishimaya Sen. “The Seven Natural Wonders of Costa Rica.” WorldAtlas, 10 May 2017, www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-seven-natural-wonders-of-costa-rica.html. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
“Poás Volcano.” Vacationscostarica.com, 2017, www.vacationscostarica.com/poas-volcano/. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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Monteverde Cloud Forest paragraph:
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“Monteverdes Cloud Forest.” MONTEVERDEINFO.COM, 2025, www.monteverdeinfo.com/cloud-forests. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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Tortuguero National Park paragraph:
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“Tortuguero National Park.” Costa-Rica-Guide.com, 2025, costa-rica-guide.com/nature/national-parks/tortuguero/. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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Nag, Oishimaya Sen. “The Seven Natural Wonders of Costa Rica.” WorldAtlas, 10 May 2017, www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-seven-natural-wonders-of-costa-rica.html. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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Costa Rica and Climate Change
Slideshow Information:
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Nations, United. “Costa Rica’s Commitment: On the Path to Becoming Carbon-Neutral | United Nations.” United Nations, 2025, www.un.org/en/chronicle/article/costa-ricas-commitment-path-becoming-carbon-neutral. Accessed 7 Mar. 2025.
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Juanma Castro-Vincenzi. “Costa Rica amidst Climate Change: Navigating the Economic Perils and Opportunities.” ReVista, 2024, revista.drclas.harvard.edu/costa-rica-amidst-climate-change-navigating-the-economic-perils-and-opportunities/. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.​
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