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Definition of costa rica

costa rica

Adjective:Costa Rican
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costa rica Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A country located in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west, internationally renowned for its immense biodiversity and progressive environmental policies.

Example

"We spent our winter vacation in Costa Rica exploring the lush cloud forests and pristine coastal beaches."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Spanish, meaning 'Rich Coast'. The name is historically attributed to Christopher Columbus, who sailed to its eastern shores during his final voyage in 1502 and reported seeing vast quantities of gold jewelry worn by the native inhabitants.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Costa rica. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/costa rica
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