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| Independence Year : 1821 Population : 4023000 Life Expectancy : 75.8 Capital : 584 GNP : 10226.00 GNP Old : 9757.00 Local Name : Costa Rica Government Form : Republic 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 Ethnic Group : 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% Official Website :www.casapres.go.cr/ | 
Genral Information - 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. |
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