21. Spanish Abroad - People And Population Of Costa Rica costa rica s indigenous peoples have suffered abysmally. Centuries ago the original Indian tribes were splintered by Spanish conquistadores http://www.spanishabroad.com/costarica/countryguide/cr_people.htm

Program Locations Argentina Bolivia Chile Costa Rica Dominican Republic Ecuador Guatemala Mexico Peru Puerto Rico Spain Venezuela Price Guarantee.. We will meet or beat anyone's advertised price. Ultimate Immersion Experience! SAVE 5% when you enroll in a 9 week program. Plus customize up to 3 different locations. PEOPLE The 2002 census recorded a population of 3.85 million, more than half of whom live in the Central Valley. Fifty-one percent of the nation's population is classed as urban. The most attractive areas of settlement in the past 35 years have been on the Nicoya lowlands on the drier part of the Pacific coast, on the northern lowlands, and on the alluvial soils of the Valle de El General in the south. The border between Panama and Costa Rica is now quite densely settled, with colonists from Italy as well as the Meseta Central grafted onto the local population. Though comparatively wealthy compared to most Latin American countries, by developed-world standards most Costa Ricans are poor (the average income is about US$3000 per annum). Costa Rica's black population has consistently attained higher educational standards than the national average and many blacks are now found in leading professions throughout the nation. They have also managed to retain much of their traditional culture, including religious practices rooted in African belief about transcendence through spiritual possession, their rich cuisine, the rhythmic lilt of their slightly antiquated English, and the deeply syncopated funk of their music.

22. Spanish Abroad - History Of Costa Rica by the indigenous peoples who had never seen white men before. A late explorer by the name of Gil Gonzalex Davila would name the area costa rica (Gold Coast http://www.spanishabroad.com/costarica/countryguide/cr_history.htm

Program Locations Argentina Bolivia Chile Costa Rica Dominican Republic Ecuador Guatemala Mexico Peru Puerto Rico Spain Venezuela Price Guarantee.. We will meet or beat anyone's advertised price. Ultimate Immersion Experience! SAVE 5% when you enroll in a 9 week program. Plus customize up to 3 different locations. HISTORY The first European explorer to encounter Costa Rica was the Christopher Columbus. In 1502 Columbus landed off the coast during his fourth voyage to the New World. His arrival was welcomed and treated with with great hospitality by the indigenous peoples who had never seen white men before. A late explorer by the name of Gil Gonzalex Davila would name the area Costa Rica (Gold Coast) after observiing locals wearing gold in their ears and noses. While Columbus assumed he had discovered a New World, archaeologists today know that people lived in the region of Costa Rica for thousands of years prior to the arrival of the Spanish. One interesting mystery of the region relates to thousands of round granite balls found on the western coast. The size of these balls range from very small to the size of a small car! Recently the ruins of an ancient city was found in the vacinity of San Jose. Throughout the country discoveries of quality jade and gold work has also been found. Of interest to many relates to the sites found in the Nicoya Peninsula that show influence of both the Olmec and Nahuati civilizations.

23. Costa Rica Daily Online News Magazine Advertising Display advertising information Employment Job opportunities at Inside costa rica Business Cards. The indigenous peoples have organised http://insidecostarica.com/specialreports/latin_america_indians_shake_up.htm

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24. Costa Rica Daily Online News Magazine Employment Job opportunities at Inside costa rica Business Cards. mutilation in 2001 of an indigenous rights law nation’s 57 distinct Indian peoples (LP, May http://insidecostarica.com/specialreports/mexico_indigenous_reorganization.htm

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25. Calvert- Socially Responsible Investing - Issue Brief Most pharmaceutical companies do not have agreements with indigenous peoples or communities on INBio), a nongovernmental institute in costa rica charged with http://www.calvert.com/SRI_newsArticle.asp?article=1004&image=ib.jpg&keepleftnav

26. Costa Rica Travel Guide @ TravelNotes.org 50 years ago with some of the best pizza recipes in costa rica. Here you ll also find the country s largest concentration of indigenous peoples and primary http://www.travelnotes.org/LatinAmerica/costa_rica.htm

Travel Notes Latin America Costa Rica Travel Guide Booking Engine Vacation Finder Flag of Costa Rica Costa Rica is a National Park, or at least that is what it seems like once you get out of San José. Local Currency Convert your currency into Costa Rican colons. Countries neighbouring Costa Rica are: Nicaragua and Panama National Anthem of Costa Rica. Food Travel Fiction Health Kids Bios Humor Mags Software Gifts Tech Business Other News Headlines World News Directory of newspapers and news sources from around the world. The Tico Times The Tico Times Online provides a brief review of the weekly print edition. San José The capital of Costa Rica is on the central plateau of the country, at an altitude of 1,170 m. Founded in 1736 as Villa Nueva, the new town became the country's capital in 1823. San José contains an 18th-century cathedral and some Spanish colonial buildings, but most of the city looks scruffy. The National Museum holds exhibitions of art and natural history. If you've been to Paris you may note that the National Theatre bears a resemblance to the Opéra. On August 2 of every year, Costa Ricans celebrate the Day of Our Lady of Angels, the Patron Saint of Costa Rica. Thousands of Costa Ricans take part in a huge procession Romería , that ends up in the Basílica of Los Angeles; a cathedral in Cartago, 20 kilometers from San José.

27. Costa Rica, People Indians. costa rica s indigenous peoples have suffered abysmally. Centuries ago the original Indian tribes were splintered by Spanish http://www.photo.net/cr/moon/people

var subscriber_p=0, user_id=0; Sign in Search Gallery Learn ... Community People by Christopher Baker Home Travel Costa Rica ... CR Handbook : One Article POPULATION All the municipalities of the Meseta Central have gained agricultural migrants for whom there is simply no more room. Hence, emigration from the Meseta Central in recent decades has taken people in all directions, assisted by government incentives. The most attractive areas of settlement in the past 35 years have been on the Nicoya lowlands on the drier part of the Pacific coast, on the northern lowlands, and on the alluvial soils of the Valle de El General in the south. The Pan-American Highway has attracted settlers, and the border between Panama and Costa Rica is now quite densely settled, with colonists from Italy as well as the Meseta Central grafted onto the local population. CLASS AND RACE Most Costa Ricans insist that their country is a "classless democracy." True, the social tensions of class versus class that characterize many neighboring nations are absent. Ticos lack the volatility, ultranationalism, and deep-seated political divisions of their Latin American brethren. There is considerable social mobility, and no race problem on the scale of the United States'. And virtually everyone shares a so-called middle-class mentality, a firm belief in the Costa Rican equivalent of "the American Dream"a conviction that through individual effort and sacrifice and a faith in schooling every Costa Rican can climb the social ladder and better him- or herself.

28. Costa Rica's People Population costa rica currently has a population of over 3 million inhabitants, predominantly of European (Spanish) origin. indigenous peoples account for http://www.crtinfo.com/info/costa_rica_demographics.htm

Tour: Select Tour North Pacific Central Pacific Quepos Arenal Monteverde Inland Caribbean Tortuguero Area: Select Area Nothern Pacific Central Pacific Quepos Arenal Monteverde Inland Caribbean Southern Pacific Tortuguero Search Site: Demographics Costa Rica's People Population: Costa Rica currently has a population of over 3 million inhabitants, predominantly of European (Spanish) origin. Indigenous peoples account for less than 2% of the total population. With over 90% literacy, Costa Rica has one of the most educated societies in the Americas Language: The official language is Spanish, although English is widely spoken. Religion: The constitution guarantees freedom of religion. Roman Catholicism is the official religion of Costa Rica and over 80% of the population considers itself Roman Catholic. For Costa Rica`s Travel Tips Click: Costa Rica's Temptations P.O.Box 1199-1200 San José, Costa Rica

29. Selva Verde Lodge - Costa Rica - Costa Rica Info A variety of native peoples lived in costa rica before Columbus the Mayans, while the southern groups were more related to the indigenous people of South http://www.selvaverde.com/crica.htm

Costa Rica is a unique country in Latin America. At a time when other countries were riddled with strife, conflict, civil war, and military governments, Costa Rica remained a peaceful democracy. When other countries couldn't feed their people, Costa Rica had a vibrant economy. While other countries built military regimes, Costa Rica built its health, education, and social security systems. When threatened, Costa Rica has been able to resolve the conflict with aid from the United States. That a past president of Costa Rica received the Nobel Peace Prize is but one reflection of the enlightened attitudes of this small country. Costa Rica has not had an army since 1948. It has more teachers than policemen and boasts one of the highest literacy rates in the world. A quarter of its landmass is environmentally protected. Costa Rica is truly different from any other Central American Country. Culture Travel Info Reading List Perspectives Costa Rica Tourist board Costa Rica has a population of approximately 3.3 million people, with a 2.3% growth rate. More than 45% of the population is below age 20. Most people live in the central valley highlands, with a little more than a million living in San Jose, the capital city. The country is predominantly European in descent (87%), with only 7% of the population being of mixed heritage (European and Indian). Approximately 2% are black and live primarily on the Atlantic Coast. Only 1% of the population is Native American, with another one percent made up of ethnic Chinese. Costa Ricans call themselves ticos. Women are called ticas and men ticos. Mixed company is referred to as ticos.

30. Talamanca Discovery, Costa Rica The combination of Afro Caribbean, indigenous BriBri , and Latin peoples makes Talamanca costa rica s most ethnically diverse County. http://greencoast.com/

Caribbean Sea and Reefs ~ National Park Cultural Diversity ~ Indian Reservations Wildife Refuge ~ Biological Reserves La Amistad ~ Community Ecotourism Living Unit Rentals~Property Sales The coastal South Caribbean communities of Puerto Viejo, Cocles, Punta Uva, Playa Chiquita and Manzanillo are situated between the ocean's warm waters and coral reefs on the one side, and forest clad slopes on the other. Our micro-climate leads to a special ecology unique to Costa Rica. Our association is a group of people dedicated to ecotourism in Talamanca Costa Rica. Included are some of the true pioneers of responsible, community oriented tourism. The combination of Afro Caribbean, indigenous BriBri , and Latin peoples makes Talamanca Costa Rica's most ethnically diverse County. To experience some of what these communities have to offer, the visitor should probably begin in the Puerto Viejo area. Many visitors to Puerto Viejo come for the world class palm fringed beaches, largely bypassing Talamanca's fascinating forest and Indigenous areas. The beaches are as beautiful as ever, but the desire of our group is to make your visit more complete by giving you the opportunity to see and learn more while involving yourself more directly and on a personal basis with our community. Talamanca Discovery Inquiries: INDEX ACCOMMODATION Cabinas Casa Verde     Peace and quiet in the heart of Puerto Viejo. 100 meters from the beach and surrounded by tropical gardensÂ

31. Costa Rica: Indigenous Territory Threatened By Hydroelectric Dam 1977) and Article 16 of the Convention 169 of the International Labour Organization, concerning indigenous and Tribal peoples, ratified by costa rica in 1992 http://www.wrm.org.uy/bulletin/46/CostaRica.html

Costa Rica: Indigenous territory threatened by hydroelectric dam Since the 1970's, the Costa Rican government has been carrying out studies to implement the Boruca Hydroelectric Project on the river Térraba which, with a 1,500 megawatt generating capacity, would be the largest project of the type in Central America. If the 260 metre high dam were built, it would mean the flooding of 25,000 hectares of lands, among which the entire Rey Curré Reserve and parts of the Térraba and Boruca territories. At the same time, the Ujarrás, Salitre and Cabagra reserves would be also affected by dam-related infrastructures such as roads. For both the indigenous and peasant communities living in the area, the building of the dam would imply their relocation to other parts of the country. Until now, the Costa Rican Energy Institute has provided the affected communities with very superficial information, preventing their access to detailed written information about the true impacts that the project would have on them. Informed consent to the project is thus impossible. With such attitude, the government is infringing the Indigenous Law (No. 6172 of 29 November 1977) and Article 16 of the

32. Costa Rica: Will It Be Declared Free From Oil Exploration And Extraction? us, the indigenous peoples. You will only find forests in the indigenous areas . It seems incredible that a government such as that of costa rica, which has http://www.wrm.org.uy/bulletin/55/CostaRica.html

Costa Rica: Will it be declared free from oil exploration and extraction? A few weeks ago we visited the Atlantic coast of Costa Rica from Limón to Manzanillo and we were really impressed. We are not referring to the scenic beauties of the area nor to the friendliness of its local inhabitants that of course we were able to appreciate. We refer to the threat to open up this beautiful zone to oil exploration by North American companies, with the blessing of the government and of the multilateral financial institutions. Fortunately, the local population has shown itself to have far more intelligence and long-term vision than the national government and has carried out a successful struggle to stop its attempts to sell the country, its environment and the health of its people to the highest bidder. It is impressive for visitors to see everywhere even in the most unlikely places, such as at the side of a highway police station posters against oil exploration and extraction see photos here It is equally impressive to observe the level of awareness and militancy existing among the local population when talking about the problem.

33. International Study Tour Of Costa Rica of CIDA, IDRC and embassy agencies in costa rica and Central some current initiatives in education, ecotourism agriculture, indigenous peoples, the environment http://www.usask.ca/education/edfdt/costartour/CRtour.html

International Study Tour of Costa Rica Costa Rica 1996 Ecological Education for Peace and Justice The Department of Educational Foundations conducted a study-tour course in Costa Rica from July 23 to August 15, 1996. This course was the third such tour class offered by the department. The first class was to Britain in 1994, and the second to China in 1995. These classes have been offered through the department of Extension during intersession or summer session are open to graduate and undergraduate students. The study-tour classes are open to students from various disciplines. The 1996 tour included graduate students in business administration, English, educational psychology, sociology, adult education and philosophy of education programs. Undergraduate students came from agriculture, education and Indigenous education. As well, three teachers with twenty six years of teaching experience joined the group. The tour to Costa Rica was designed for students to learn about ecological education, community and national development, and environmental issues by visiting various projects, organizations, movements, and communities in Costa Rica. The class was assisted by Canadian University Services Overseas (CUSO), and was hosted in part by CODEBRIWAK an Indigenous organization that works for the cultural and human rights in Costa Rica. Professor Robert Regnier led the tour and was assisted by Janet Ward-Baldwin, the graduate student organizer.

34. EarthConnect Main Page - Costa Rica Student Summer Programs Explore our new Map of costa rica today! whitewater rafting, kayaking, ziplining through the canopy, horseback riding, meeting indigenous peoples, and boating http://www.costaricanadventures.com/earthconnect/

Home EarthConnect allows teenagers to travel throughout the awe-inspiring country of Costa Rica with the purpose of exploring personal connections to the Earth and our roles in protecting it. Experiences in this gorgeous tropical setting allow for a growing environ- mental consciousness and commun- ity building. EarthConnect groups encounter the beauty of the rainforest, meet local people, and participate in community service projects while exploring personal connections to the Earth and our role in protecting it. EarthConnect was created from our desire to lengthen and intensify the experiences of our shorter EcoClassroom programs. In three or four weeks, participants are able to spend more time connecting with the diverse cultures and ecosystems of Costa Rica while building a unique traveling community. Activities This active experience includes hiking, family homestays, Spanish immersion, whitewater rafting, kayaking, ziplining through the canopy, horseback riding, meeting indigenous peoples, and boating, as well as community service projects. Check out our

35. Costa Rica - A Lush Biological Bridge Of Plant And Animal Species of places to visit, the Guanacaste province is one of costa rica’s biggest This is a region of ancient encounters with indigenous peoples and their wise http://www.conquestvacations.com/news/liftoff/2003/costarica-liftoff.html

erfection in all of nature's splendour is what you will find in Costa Rica, a country of indescribable natural wealth. In this land of contrasts and biological diversity, you can live one of the most memorable adventures of your life, exploring 51,100 square kilometers of paradise. Costa Ricans are well aware of the great treasure they have inherited, as well as their responsibility to preserve it. Currently, almost 25% of the country is protected in the form of National Parks, Biological Reserves and National Wildlife Refuges. Privileged with a culture of peace and democracy that sets an example to the world, Costa Rica eliminated its army more than 50 years ago. The country boasts a high education rate and a warm and friendly people. "Ticos," as Costa Ricans call themselves, have a natural charm and grace, which they offer to you freely in gratitude for your choosing Costa Rica as your destination. Ticos are especially obliging and talkative, so when you journey through the countryside or a place of interest, don’t hesitate to ask questions – people will be more than pleased to help. Indeed, don’t be surprised if they offer to accompany you or take you to a place when you ask for directions. In addition, Costa Ricans know – like no other country in the world – how to strike a balance between the potential of their natural wealth and protection of the environment and biodiversity.

36. Indigenous People And Biopiracy para el Desarrollo Sostenible, Universidad Nacional de costa rica, Junio del 2001 Studies Home Page; Aboriginal Connections An indigenous peoples Web Directory; http://www.thalidomide.ca/gwolbring/bio.htm

Indigenous people and Biopiracy Home Up Abuse of Disabled people artificial chromosome ... Human Rights [ Indigenous people and Biopiracy ] Indiginous people with Disabilities Infanticide/Latimer/Neonatal care Managed/Health care Nanotechnology ... Xenotransplantation The content of this webpage was moved to its new home at http://www.bioethicsanddisability.org Please go there. The new page follows W3C accessibility standards. The one here will not be updated anymore So come only if you encounter a problem on the other new page. Please send link suggestions (your webpage or others) to gwolbrin@ucalgary.ca . I can only grow the webpage with your help GRAIN: Biodiversity Rights Legislation CAMBIA IP Resource IPR resource centre Declaration of Support for African Small-Holder Farmers ... http://www.inca.or.cr/publicaciones/dpi.pdf Jorge Cabrera Medaglia y José Pablo Sánchez Hernández, "Las Negociaciones sobre Derechos de Propiedad Intelectual, el Comercio y el Ambiente: Notas para una Agenda Positiva", Centro Internacional de Politica Economica para el Desarrollo Sostenible, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, Junio del 2001, 60 páginas. Welcome to Third World Network (TWN) Commission on Intellectual Property Rights UK Piden 14 ecologistas aprobación de la ley Cocopa http://www.biotech-info.net/north_south.pdf

37. Costa Rica - Countrywatch.com in excess of four million, costa rica is one Central American neighbors, presentday costa ricans are Few of the indigenous peoples survived European contact. http://aol.countrywatch.com/aol_topic.asp?vCOUNTRY=42&SECTION=SOCIAL&TOPIC=CLPEO

38. Cafédirect: Growers: Costa Rica costa rica enjoys greater political and economic stability than many other still faces fundamental problems of inequality indigenous peoples continue to be http://www.cafedirect.co.uk/growers/costa_rica.php

links press office feedback 5065.co.uk ... nicaragua Costa Rica Costa Rica enjoys greater political and economic stability than many other Central American countries and has been been a democracy since 1820. The country still faces fundamental problems of inequality: indigenous peoples continue to be marginalised; rural areas such as Guanacaste and Montes de Oro are less developed than urban areas; and many poor women in rural areas do not receive an adequate education. Coffee was introduced to Costa Rica from Cuba in 1779. It is Costa Rica's main export (about 25% of total exports) followed by other agricultural products such as bananas cocoa, sugar, cotton and tobacco. The coffee industry supports about 400,000 people, rising to 750,000 in the coffee harvest season. The coffee is grown in predominantly volcanic soil up to a height of about 1,600 metres. Costa Rica only produces Arabica coffee - the production of robusta is banned by law. In 2000 Costa Rica was the 11th largest coffee producing country in the world. COOCAFE COOCAFE was founded in 1988. The organisation is made up of 9 cooperatives representing around 3,500 small farmers who live and work in the Gaunacaste, Puntarenas and Alajuela provinces of Costa Rica. Although Costa Rica is a stable developing country, these are remote areas where basic services such as transport, education and health are not provided efficiently.

39. AQ International Programs/Costa Rica courses History Culture of costa rica, Tropical Ecology and reinforce the courses on costa rican Culture to meet six different indigenous peoples (in some http://www.aquinas.edu/intprograms/Costa Rica Program.htm

The Aquinas College Costa Rica Program is a semester-long, cultural immersion and study program with a substantial service-learning component. The Program is designed around the principle of interactive cultural immersion. To achieve the cultural immersion objective we have designed the academics excursions housing , and service-learning to interrelate and intensify the immersion experience. Moreover, students are afforded the unequaled opportunity to work with six different indigenous tribes and learn from them while providing an environmental service of replanting and reforestation of indigenous plants and trees. Academics Excursions The Program's excursions will complement and reinforce the courses on Costa Rican Culture and Tropical Ecology. Professors will accompany the students to such places as Irazu Volcano, Monteverde, Indian Reservation Cabecar de Paso Marcos, Venado Caves and many other fascinating locations. Among the many excursions is the unprecedented opportunity of traveling to meet six different indigenous peoples (in some cases hiking and/or riding horses through cloud and rain forests), working with them and learning through direct contact. Housing Students live with native families in the small town of Santa Ana. This setting provides the opportunity to build friendships and gain insight into daily living, as well as an immediate local resource for the individual student. Also, integration into the daily workings of the home represents regular and practical language application and insight into cultural values and behaviors.

40. Communities In Costa Rica Unite In Opposition To Oil Drilling. Drillbits & Taili Currently, Harken is exploring offshore in costa rica using high-energy seismic declaration goes on to say, We recognize the indigenous peoples of Talamanca http://www.moles.org/ProjectUnderground/drillbits/6_03/4.html

Volume 6, Number 3, March 31, 2001 project underground home site search COMMUNITIES IN COSTA RICA UNITE IN OPPOSITION AGAINST OIL DRILLING The people of Talamanca county have been waging a strong opposition to oil development along their coast. The municipal government of Talamanca county declared the area an "oil free zone," and close to 30 local citizens' organizations formed a coalition called Accion de Lucha Antipetrolera (ADELA) to stop oil development before the damage to Talamanca ecosystems and their livelihoods becomes irreversible. Talamanca is an area on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica near the border of Panama. "We declare Costa Rica free from all oil exploration and extraction, and we invite our government to do the same, becoming a world leader in sustainable development," said a public declaration signed by nearly 30 Costa Rican organizations in September 2000, the same month the Costa Rican Supreme Court nullified a concession owned by Harken Energy. The Constitutional Court based their decision on the finding that the government ministry, MINAE did not consult properly with indigenous communities pursuant to ILO Covenant 169, before deciding to initiate oil exploration in the region. The Government was ordered to pay costs and damages resulting from the faulty bidding process. The declaration goes on to say, "We recognize the Indigenous Peoples of Talamanca, as well as the Afro-Caribbean organizations from the southern coastal communities, for their historic example to detain the threats of further oil development, and in particular, the Municipality of Talamanca for having declared the county free of oil exploration activities." It also points out, "In the national and international context, the negative effects of oil exploration and extraction have been proven, over and over, as well as the lack of a full-proof technology or program to prevent and adequately control oil leaks and spills and their consequent social, environmental and cultural impacts."

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