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Hear scientist Greg Goldsmith explaining his study of tropical montane cloud forests, especially Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve in Costa Rica
A discussion of tropical montane cloud forests, particularly Monteverde Cloud Forest...
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How are jaguars studied in the wild?
The jaguars of Costa Rica.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
Discover how ecotourism at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve aids conservation
Learn about ecotourism at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Costa Rica.
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Exploring the biodiversity of Corcovado National Park
Overview of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
The fading tradition of gold prospecting in Costa Rica
Learn about prospecting for gold in Costa Rica.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
Protecting sea turtles of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula
Efforts to protect the sea turtles of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz; Thumbnail © Andrés Jiménez/Dreamstime.com

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flag of Costa Rica
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Costa Rica
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Monteverde, Costa Rica
The hilly terrain of Monteverde, Costa Rica.
© Antonio Jorge Nunes/Shutterstock.com
Costa Rica
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Physical features of Costa Rica
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Poás Volcano
Poás Volcano, Costa Rica.
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Arenal Volcano
Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica.
© Mark Gabrenya/Shutterstock.com
Irazú Volcano
Crater in the Irazú Volcano, Costa Rica.
© Luis César Tejo/Shutterstock.com
Costa Rican forest and grassland
Forest and grassland in Guanacaste province, Costa Rica
Carl Purcell
blue poison dart frog (Dendrobates)
Blue poison dart frog (Dendrobates), Costa Rica.
© Ethan Kocak/Dreamstime.com
Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, Cartago, Costa Rica.
© manx_in_the_world—iStock/Getty Images
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica.
© Steffen Foerster Photography/Shutterstock.com
drying coffee beans
Turning coffee beans for even drying in the Costa Rican heartland, near San José.
Elizabeth Harris from Stone—CLICK/Chicago
coffee plantation
Coffee plantation in Costa Rica.
© Brand X Pictures/Stockbyte/Getty Images
jadeite ornament
Jadeite ornament, or "ax god,” Costa Rica, c. 500–750; Dumbarton Oaks/Trustees for...
Dumbarton Oaks/Trustees for Harvard University, Washington, D.C.
Corcovado National Park
Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.
Miguel.v
frog pendant
Frog pendant, gold, Chiriquí, Costa Rica, 11th–16th century; in the Metropolitan...
Photograph by Katie Chao. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, Jan Mitchell and Sons Collection, gift of Jan Mitchell, 1991 (1991.419.1)
Costa Rica
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Costa Rica
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National anthem of Costa Rica
The instrumental version of the national anthem of Costa Rica.

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Costa Rica: Religious affiliation
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Costa Rica: Urban-rural
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Costa Rica: Age breakdown
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Costa Rica: Major export destinations
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Costa Rica: Major import sources
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