Costa Rica

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Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in the Central American region of North America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, and maritime border with Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. It has a population of around five million in a land area of 51,060 km² (19,710 sq mi). An estimated 333,980 people live in the capital and largest city, San José, with around two million people in the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Watch: Costa Rica's horse culture on proud display Cowboy hats and boots, in the purest "wild west" style, flood the streets of downtown San José to proudly display the horse culture in Costa Rica, as male and female jockeys participate in the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 27, 2022

Germany crash out of World Cup despite 4-2 defeat of Costa Rica Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:57Published on December 1, 2022

World Cup exists: Belgium and Germany knocked out in group stages while Japan top Group E A 4-2 win over Costa Rica was not enough for Hansi Flick's side, who crash out for the second World Cup campaign in a row. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 1, 2022

All-female referee team to take charge at men's World Cup game for the first time ever French referee Stephanie Frappart, along with Neuza Back and Karen Diaz Medina, will make World Cup history when they step onto the pitch ahead of the Group E game between Germany and Costa Rica Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:54Published on December 1, 2022

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Germany out of World Cup despite win over Costa Rica Germany crashed out of the World Cup on a remarkable night of drama despite victory over Costa Rica at Al Bayt Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2022
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'A disaster times 10' - can Germany escape humiliation? Germany face Costa Rica on Thursday knowing progress to the World Cup second round is not in their own hands. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2022
Watch: Fuller's late winner stuns Japan Watch the moment Costa Rica defender Keysher Fuller scores his side's winning goal against Japan in their Group E match against Saudi Arabia at the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 27, 2022
Costa Rica beat Japan with late goal from Fuller Watch highlights as Costa Rica stun Japan with a late goal from Keysher Fuller in their Group E match at the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 27, 2022

Japan take on Costa Rica in first of four matches \| World Cup live Sky News - Published on November 27, 2022
Japan must not 'dance badly' against Costa Rica Japan must make sure they "don't dance badly" and undo their shock win against Germany when they face Costa Rica on Sunday, says captain Maya Yoshida. BBC Sport - Published on November 26, 2022
World Cup reaction & build-up to Sunday's four games Follow reaction to Saturday's World Cup action as France reach the last 16, plus build-up to Japan against Costa Rica. BBC Sport - Published on November 26, 2022
Highlights & report: Does thrashing Costa Rica make Spain contenders? Whatever England can do, Spain can do better… but does thrashing hapless opposition in your opening game make you World Cup contenders? BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2022

Classy Spain thrash Costa Rica 7-0 Watch highlights as Spain get their World Cup 2022 campaign off to a stunning start by thrashing Costa Rica 7-0 victory in their opening Group E match. BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2022
Fifa World Cup: Build-up to Spain v Costa Rica - radio & text Follow live text & BBC Radio 5 Live commentary as Spain play Costa Rica in the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar. BBC Sport - Published on November 22, 2022
Jiu-Jitsu Instructor with Gisele Bündchen Traveled to Train Kids for Home School Gisele Bündchen and jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente have raised a lot of suspicion as to possible romantic ties, but we at least now know one of the reasons he's traveled with her to Costa Rica.. TMZ.com - Published on November 16, 2022	Gold's Gym Owner Rainer Schaller's Missing Plane Crashed Rainer Schaller -- who owns Gold's Gym, among other brands -- is still missing after his plane disappeared off the coast of Costa Rica, and his gym's parent company says the plane crashed. The RSG.. TMZ.com - Published on October 25, 2022
World Cup 2022: Costa Rica beat New Zealand to reach finals in Qatar Watch highlights as Costa Rica beat 10-man New Zealand in an intercontinental play-off to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. BBC Sport - Published on June 14, 2022	Costa Rica declares state of emergency following Russian-speaking criminal 'cyber terrorism' Costa Rica has declared a national emergency due to an attack on government systems perpetrated by Russian-speaking cyber criminals. Sky News - Published on May 9, 2022
DHL Cargo Plane Skids Off Runway in Costa Rica, Splits in Half A DHL cargo plane made a terrifying landing at Costa Rica's largest airport ... sliding off the runway and splitting in half. Check out the dramatic video of the incident as the plane tries to land.. TMZ.com - Published on April 8, 2022	Cargo jet snaps in two after skidding off runway during emergency landing A DHL cargo jet split in two after skidding off the runway during an emergency landing in Costa Rica. Sky News - Published on April 8, 2022
Zac Efron Goes for Shirtless Beach Run in Costa Rica Zac Efron continues to prove he's been able to maintain one of the best bods in Hollywood for years ... taking a shirtless jog on the beach in Costa Rica. The actor was spotted with some friends --.. TMZ.com - Published on March 17, 2022	Zip Line Kid Crashes into Sloth in Costa Rican Rainforest Traffic jams happen in Costa Rican jungles too, or at least they do when a zip-lining kid suddenly crashes into ... a freakin' sloth!!! Ya gotta see this video ... the kid hops on the zip line, and.. TMZ.com - Published on March 16, 2022
Shaun White Hits Up Costa Rica W/ TV Star GF Nina Dobrev, Beach PDA Sesh Shaun White is starting off retirement with a bang ... the legendary snowboarder took a trip to Costa Rica with his girlfriend, Nina Dobrev, and judging from the pics, life's good. Very, very good. "It.. TMZ.com - Published on March 14, 2022	Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen Hold Hands Walking on Beach in Costa Rica Tom Brady hung up his football cleats and slipped on some sneakers for a romantic walk in the sand with Gisele. TB12 and Gisele are on their annual beach vacation down in Costa Rica ... and locked.. TMZ.com - Published on February 12, 2022
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Costa Rica to extend border closure until June 30 Costa Rica will extend the closure of its borders until June 30, Health Minister Daniel Salas said Friday, prolonging a key element of the country's effort to contain the coronavirus. Reuters - Published on May 29, 2020	Costa Rican finance minister steps down amid government shakeup Costa Rican Finance Minister Rodrigo Chaves stepped down on Thursday as part of a significant shakeup to President Carlos Alvarado's Cabinet midway through his term. Reuters - Published on May 29, 2020
Defying pandemic, gay couples hold first marriages in Costa Rica Marco Castillo and his boyfriend, Rodrigo Campos, waited just a few hours to take advantage of a new law in Costa Rica that made the country the first in Central America to allow same-sex marriage. Reuters - Published on May 26, 2020	Nicaragua-Costa Rica coronavirus dispute stalls hundreds of trucks at border Hundreds of freight trucks were stuck on the border between Costa Rica and Nicaragua on Friday as the two countries remain locked in a squabble over measures to contain the coronavirus. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020
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Migrants in Central American limbo as coronavirus relocation plans falter Thousands of African, Haitian and Asian migrants bound for the United States have amassed in immigration shelters in Panama and Costa Rica as plans to relocate them to less crowded areas to lower the.. Reuters - Published on March 29, 2020	Costa Rica confirms 30 new coronavirus cases, total now at 231 Costa Rican Health Minister Daniel Salas said on Thursday that there are 30 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the Central American nation, bringing the total number or cases to 231. Reuters - Published on March 26, 2020
'Zero season': Costa Rica tourism industry braces for coronavirus meltdown Hoteliers, tour operators and restaurant owners in Costa Rica are bracing for their worst season on record after the Central American country closed its border until mid-April to tackle the coronavirus.. Reuters - Published on March 20, 2020	Military roadblocks, curfews: Latin America tightens coronavirus controls Countries around Latin America tightened restrictions further on Monday to try to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, with Peru deploying military personnel on the streets, Costa Rica closing.. Reuters - Published on March 16, 2020
Costa Rica closes bars and discos over coronavirus, infections rise The Costa Rican government has ordered the closure of all bars and discos to combat the spread of coronavirus as the tally of registered infections in the Central American country rose to 35, the.. Reuters - Published on March 15, 2020	Costa Rica orders universities closed on coronavirus concerns Costa Rica has ordered all university classes suspended due the risk of the spread of coronavirus, while other schools deemed to be at risk will also be closed for two weeks, officials said on.. Reuters - Published on March 12, 2020
Costa Rica reports 22 coronavirus cases, nearly double prior tally Costa Rica's health ministry confirmed on Wednesday that the number of coronavirus cases in the Central American country increased to 22, up from 13 previously reported. Reuters - Published on March 11, 2020	Costa Rica raises coronavirus cases to nine, including three Americans Costa Rica raised to nine the tally of people infected with coronavirus in its territory, up from five a day earlier, the government said Sunday. Reuters - Published on March 9, 2020
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