The design of the flag is said to have been inspired by the French national flag. Blue represents the sky and freedom, white, peace, and red, blood shed for freedom, allegiance, and passion. The national emblem which is depicted in the left corner, is composed of seven stars, which represent the seven regions in Costa Rica, three volcanic mountains, the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean, and sun rise, which represents the galleon that discovered the lands, intercommunion, and independence.
Three volcanoes (Irazú Volcano, Poás Volcano, Arenal Volcano), The sailboat which floats on the Pacific Ocean, Caribbean, The seven stars represent the seven regions that constitute the nation |
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Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean, hope | |
Country, Peace | |
Blood shed for freedom |
Area | Capital | Language | Major industry | Currency |
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51,100km² | San Jose | Spanish | Agriculture and Livestock Farming, Manufacturing, Tourism | Costa Rican colon |