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Physical Features of Costa RicaThe physical features of Costa Rica and it's natural geography are nothing short of spectacular. With it’s diverse physical makeup, the Costa Rican landscape flows from teaming mountain peaks, scattered with volcanos, waterfalls, and hot springs and on through to it's mystical cloud forests. The lush green valleys and verdant rain forests provide an incredible backdrop leading down to the beautiful, beautiful
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With it's diverse geography, there is some variation based on location, with regards to the climate of the country. Costa Rica actually has over 11 different micro climates and is home to many thousands of different types of unique species of both plant and animal life. The amount of biodiversity in the country in astounding. The mountain ranges running through the center of the country provide a mountainous landscape in which you will find active volcanos, streams, waterfalls and peaks surrounded by cloud forests. 
The Pacific coastline which extends for just over 1000 kms alternates between rocky headlands, and classic white and black sand beaches. The palm trees along the beaches in many areas exude the feel of a definite tropical paradise. The action of strong tides provides dramatic crashing surfs, an excellent location for waterbirds, and in many areas great surfing. The highest and most dramatic peaks of the mountains flowing through the country are found near the border of Panama. 
The physical features of Costa Rica and geography in the central valleys include wide open meadows, rolling hills and large valleys. This is the area of much of the countries agricultural production and also the highest population areas and larger cities. There are many lakes, rivers and streams running from the mountain areas all the way to the ocean. The largest lake is Lake Arenal also located near an active volcano. The vistas here are superb! You can be in midst of lush green rolling hills looking out towards the blue ocean in one direction, with mountains and rainforest in the other direction. 
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