Limon Bay

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is the Limon Bay?Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, east of the Talamanca Mountains
2. How many people live in the Limon Bay?The province of Limón has an estimated population of 100,000 inhabitants
3. How big is the Limon Bay?The province of Limón encompasses 9,133 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of the Limon Bay?Puerto Limón is the administrative capital and principal port
5. What language do people speak in the Limon Bay?Official language is Spanish; Limonese Creole (an English-based creole) is widely spoken
6. What is the Limon Bay known for?Major international shipping port, Afro-Caribbean culture, and proximity to biodiverse rainforests

Geostrategic: Relating to the use of geography and strategy in the conduct of politics and warfare.
Biodiversity: The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat.
Maritime Gateway: A port or waterway that serves as a primary entry or exit point for sea-based trade.
Mestizo: A person of mixed European and Indigenous American ancestry.