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___ Costa RicaDestination Costa Rica, this page is about many aspects of this Central American country. Here you will find comprehensive information about Costa Rica in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to newspapers from Costa Rica and you will find extensive travel and tourism information for Costa Rica. |
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Republic of Costa Rica | República de Costa Rica |
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 Flag of Costa Rica Background: The former southern-most province in the Spanish territory of New Spain is a Central American country of largely of European rather than mestizo descent. Since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has achieved a relatively high standard of living. Land ownership is widespread and tourism is a rapidly expanding industry. border countries: Nicaragua, Panama related countries: Spain |
 Official Name: República de Costa Rica short form: Costa Rica int'l long form: Republic of Costa Rica int'l short form: Costa Rica ISO Country Code: cr Time: Local Time = UTC -6h Actual Time: Sat-July-4 04:44 Capital City: San José (pop. 354 600, greater metropolitan area 2.1 million) Other Cities: Puntarenas (pop. 103 000), Limon (pop. 90 000) Government: Type: Democratic Republic Independence: 15 September (1821 from Spain) Constitution: 7 November 1949 Geography: Location: Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea in the north-east and the North Pacific Ocean in the south-west, between Nicaragua and Panama Terrain: Coastal plains separated by rugged mountains including over 100 volcanic cones, of which several are major volcanoes. Climate: Tropical and subtropical; dry season (December to April); rainy season (May to November); cooler in highlands. People: Nationality: Costa Rican(s). Population: 4.25 million. Ethnic Groups: European and some mestizo 94%, African origin 3%, Chinese 1%, indigenous 1%, other 1%. Religions: Roman Catholic 69%, Protestant approx. 18%, none 12%, others 1%. Languages: Spanish, with a southwestern Caribbean Creole dialect of English spoken around the Limon area. Literacy: 96% Natural resources: Hydroelectric power, forest products, fisheries products. Agriculture products: Coffee, pineapples, bananas, sugar, corn, rice, beans, potatoes; beef; timber. Industries: Microprocessors, food processing, textiles and clothing, construction materials, fertilizer, plastic products. Exports partners: USA 14.2%, Guatemala 3%, Nicaragua 2.7% (2003) Imports partners: USA 23.2%, Mexico 4.7%, Venezuela 3.2% (2003) Currency: Costa Rican Colon (CRC) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Costa RicaRepublica de Costa RicaCosta Rica Goverment. Casa Presidencial Costa Rica The presidency of Costa Rica (in Spanish). Gobierno Digital Costa Rica Portal Nacional de Gobierno - The national portal of Costa Rica (in Spanish). Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto Ministry of External Relations and Culture. (in Spanish) Diplomatic Missions Misión Permanente de Costa Rica ante las Naciones Unidas Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the United Nations. Embassy of Costa Rica Embassy of Costa Rica in the USA. Embassies of Costa Rica around the World Address list of Embassies of Costa Rica Abroad. Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Costa Rica Address list of Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Costa Rica. Statistics Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos The National Institute of Statistics and Census. Weather Instituto Meteorológico Nacional de Costa Rica The National Meteorological Institute of Costa Rica. Maps Map of Costa Rica Political Map of Costa Rica. Maptak Detailed maps of Costa Rica.  Google
Earth Costa RicaZoomable satellite view of Costa Rica. Google
Earth San JoséZoomable satellite view of Costa Rica's capital city. Map
of Central America and the CaribbeanReference Map of Central America and the Caribbean. |
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Costa Rica NewsLa Nación DigitalCosta Rica Newspaper. La Prensa Libre Costa Rica News. La Republica National and international news. (Spanish) The Tico Times English-language weekly. |
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Arts & CultureMuseos de Costa RicaA guide to Costa Ricas' museums. Museo Nacional de Costa Rica The National Museum of Costa Rica. |
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Business & EconomyBanco Central de Costa RicaBolsa Nacional de Valores S.A. Costa Rica Stock Exchange. CADEXCO - Costa Rican Chamber of Exporters Transportation Airline Nature Air Costa Rica's Domestic Airline.  Costa
Rica Bus Tickets Bus ticket and shuttle service. |
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Destination Costa Rica - Country GuidesCosta Rica Naturally A country guide by the Costa Rican Chamber of Tourism Costa Rica Tourism Board The official site of the Costa Rica Tourist Board. COCORI Complete Costa Rica Articles, photos, maps and general information about visiting, doing business, investing and living in Costa Rica. Costa Rica! A Costa Rican portal with general information on Costa Rica. Costa Rica Tourism and Travel Bureau A portal to Costa Rica. Costa Rica An immigrant point of view of Costa Rica. (in German) In Costa Rica General information, including Maps, Culture, History, Economy, Weather and the National Park System. |
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EducationEmpresarial University of Costa RicaPrivate institution of higher learning. Universidad de Costa Rica Universidad Latina de Costa Rica Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica Costa Rica National Univerity. (in Spanish) |
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EnvironmentBosque Lluvioso Rio Costa RicaAn US based foundation for rainforest preserve, research and exploratory. Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad National Biodiversity Institute, a private research and biodiversity management center. Kids Saving the Rainforest (KSTR) A non-profit organization in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica dedicated to educating people about the connection between nature and humankind. Parques nacionales The National Parks of Costa Rica. (in Spanish) |
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HistoryHistory of the Republic of Costa RicaVery brief information on Costa Rica's rich history. History of Costa Rica Costa Rica's History from Pre-Columbian times to Post-Independence. |
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SearchCosta Rica Internet DirectoryNewsgroup of Costa Rica soc.culture.costa-rica Additional Information on Costa RicaLANIC Costa RicaLatin American Network Information Center on Costa Rica. Background Notes: Costa Rica Governments on the WWW: Costa Rica Open Directory Project: Costa Rica Wikipedia: Costa Rica The World Factbook -- Costa Rica |
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