Rich coast or a country in Central America, Costa Rica is blessed with coastlines on the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean. Low lying coastal plains connects with mountains and active volcanoes, coupled with a temperate climate is the ideal locale for agriculture, particularly the propagation of bananas and coffee - two of the prized export of the country that bolsters its economy.
San Jose, the capital sits on a central plateau and is home to the majority of its citizens. The country exists under a democratic form of government, a system that had ruled its people uninterrupted since free elections were conducted in 1889. Except for two brief spells in its history 1917 and 1948, Costa Rica had since lived under a relatively peaceful democracy. In fact in 1949, Jose Figueres Ferrer abolished the military and up to now, Costa Rica does not have a standing army, one of only a few countries within the democratic sphere that operate without the assistance of the military.
The present day Costa Rica and the direction it is pursuing is the mandate of the people as clearly manifested on the design of their national symbol - the flag. Designed by Pacifica Fernandez, it was actually inspired by the
French flag of blue, white and red horizontal stripes had been in use since 1848.
The symbolism attached to the choice of colors include, blue stands for the sky, opportunities, idealism and perseverance; white is for peace, wisdom, and happiness; while red signifies for blood shed by the martyrs in defense of the country, as well as the warmth and generosity of its inhabitants.
25% of the land had been classified as preserves where the beauty of rain forests draws in more visitors.
by:
The Flagman
