San José (English spelling)
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Located in the central highlands of Costa Rica, it is the country's capital. It has a population of 321,193 (1995). It is a modern city based on a geometrical design, founded in 1736, and in 1823 the capital was moved there from the nearby city of Cartago. In the 19th century it was the center of coffee production in the country, and today it is the center of industrial and commercial activities. It is also home to the University of Costa Rica (established in 1940). [Yamazaki Kaoru] Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information |
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コスタリカの中央高原に位置する同国の首都。人口32万1193(1995)。1736年に建設され，幾何学的な設計にもとづく近代的な都市で，1823年には近くのカルタゴ市より首都が移された。19世紀には同国のコーヒー生産の中心地で，現在では工業･商業活動を集中している。コスタリカ大学(1940設立)がある。【山崎 カヲル】
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