COSTA RICA Introduction Demonstrating an environmental sensitivity unparalleled elsewhere, Costa Ricans have set aside one quarter of their land as protected areas and national parks. Ecotourists are rewarded with botanical and animal marvels found nowhere else on Earth. Although Costa Rica is best known as an invaluable refuge for nature, this small nation is also a haven of peace. Location, Geography, Climate Costa Rica is the penultimate link in a chain of small ...

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Skip Navigation Links Central America | North America | World Country (long form)Republic of Costa Rica CapitalSan Jose Total Area19,729.82 sq mi 51,100.00 sq km (slightly smaller than West Virginia) Population3,773,057 (July 2001 est.) Estimated Population in 20505,696,700 LanguagesSpanish (official), English spoken around Puerto Limon Literacy94.8% total, 94.7% male, 95% female (1995 est.) ReligionsRoman Catholic 76.3%, Evangelical 13.7%, other Protestant 0.7%, Jehovah's ...

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