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Cantons of Costa Rica

Okay, so imagine Costa Rica is like a big pizza. But instead of slices, it's cut into smaller pieces called "cantons". Each canton is like a tiny town or city within Costa Rica.

Now, each canton has its own government that helps take care of the people who live there. The government makes sure everyone has things like schools, hospitals, and police to keep them safe.

There are a lot of cantons in Costa Rica - kind of like a lot of little pizza slices. Some are bigger than others, and some have more people living in them.

Each canton is also unique and has its own traditions, culture, and landmarks that make it special. Some might be near the beach, while others are in the mountains. Some might have lots of coffee plantations while others have lots of wildlife.

So, even though Costa Rica is one big pizza, the cantons are like the individual toppings that make it delicious and unique.
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