 Costa Rica
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Costa Rica is a republic in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the east-southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. Costa Rica stands as the most visited nation in the Central American region, with 1.9 million foreign visitors in 2007. Ecotourism is extremely popular with the many tourists visiting the extensive national parks and protected areas around the country.
AREA: 51 100 sq km
CLIMATE: Tropical and subtropical; dry season (December to April); rainy season (May to November); cooler in highlands
POPULATION: 4.1 million
RELIGIONS: Christians (Catholic and Protestant)
LANGUAGES: Spanish
GOVERNMENT TYPE: Democratic Republic
CAPITAL: San José
CURRENCY: Costa Rican colón
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Independence Day, 15 September (1821)
GDP PER CAPITA (purchasing power parity): $13,500 (2007 est.)
France = $29,600 (2005 est.)
USA = $41,600 (2005 est.)
China = $6,800 (2005 est.)
Bresil = $8,300 (2005 est.)
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