Costa Rican people facts for kids
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| Costa Rican Spanish, Limonese Creole, Bribri, Ngäbere | |
| Religion | |
| Catholicism, Protestantism, Buddhism and minorities of other religions. | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Spaniards, Italian Costa Rican, Chorotega, Other European peoples, Afro-Costa Rican, Other Amerindian peoples, Chinese people in Costa Rica, Nicaraguan Diaspora, Mulatto |
Costa Ricans, also known as ticos (which is what they often call themselves!), are people from Costa Rica. This country is in Central America. Costa Rica is a multiethnic nation, meaning it has many different kinds of people and cultures. Most Costa Ricans speak Spanish.
Even though Costa Ricans share a nationality, they come from many different backgrounds. This means that being Costa Rican is about sharing a country, not just one single ethnic group. Most Costa Ricans are a mix of different groups. These include criollos (people of European descent born in the Americas), castizos (people with mostly European and some Native American heritage), and mestizos (people with mixed European and Native American heritage). There are also smaller groups like Mulattos (people with mixed African and European heritage), Blacks, Amerindians (Native Americans), and Asians.
In 2011, a Census (a count of the population) showed that Costa Rica had about 4,301,712 people.
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Who Are Costa Ricans?
Costa Ricans are the citizens of Costa Rica, a beautiful country known for its nature and friendly people. The nickname "tico" comes from how Costa Ricans often add "-tico" to the end of words to make them sound smaller or more affectionate. For example, "momento" (moment) becomes "momentico" (little moment).
A Mix of Cultures
Costa Rica has a rich history that has brought together people from all over the world. This mix has created a unique culture.
- European Roots: Many Costa Ricans have ancestors who came from Spain and other parts of Europe.
- Native Peoples: Before Europeans arrived, many indigenous groups lived in Costa Rica. Their traditions are still part of the country's heritage.
- African Influence: People of African descent also play a big role in Costa Rican culture, especially in areas like the Caribbean coast.
- Asian Communities: Over the years, people from China and other Asian countries have also made Costa Rica their home.
This blend of backgrounds makes Costa Rica a truly diverse place.
Languages Spoken
The main language spoken in Costa Rica is Costa Rican Spanish. It has its own unique sounds and phrases. However, because of the country's diverse history, other languages are also spoken. These include Limonese Creole, which is spoken on the Caribbean coast, and Bribri and Ngäbere, which are indigenous languages.
What Do Costa Ricans Believe?
Most Costa Ricans follow Catholicism, which is a branch of Christianity. However, there are also many people who practice Protestantism, another branch of Christianity. You can also find followers of Buddhism and other religions in Costa Rica. The country respects different beliefs.
Images for kids
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Average Costa Rican Family - Early Twentieth Century.
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Costa Rican kids.
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Chavela Vargas Mixed-Costa Rican Born - Singer
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Harry Shum Jr Asian-Costa Rican - Glee Actor/Dancer
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Joel Campbell Afro-Costa Rican Football Player
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Claudia Poll, Euro-Costa Rican, Gold-Medalist Olympic Swimmer
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Keylor Navas Native Costa Rican - Real Madrid Goalkeeper
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Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles (Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels), during 2007 pilgrimage
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Family of German immigrants in Costa Rica.
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Stone sphere created by the Diquis culture in the National Museum of Costa Rica.
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See also
In Spanish: Pueblo costarricense para niños
