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Costa Rica Information
Located in Central America between the Pacific Ocean on the west and the Caribbean Sea on the east, Costa Rica is the one hundred and thirtyeth largest country in the world; its inhabitants account for about 0.84 percent of North America's population. Costa Rica's population density is about 236 persons per square mile. Costa Rica gained its full independence in 1838 after being ruled by Spain until 1821. The country's primary language is Spanish, with English Creole an oft-used secondary language.
Authored by seh. Last updated 2014-10-27 18:26:31.
- Costa Rica World Bank Data
World Bank statistical data and graphs about economic and social development patterns in Costa Rica. Data includes topics such as GNI per capita, school enrollment, and life expectancy.
data.worldbank.org/country/costa-rica
Green Coffee Berries (Photograph)
A bush of bright green coffee berries is photographed at a coffee plantation in Costa Rica. The sun reflects off of the berries, evoking feelings of lush, warm tropics.
www.wholesalecoffee.us/coffee-berries.htm
- Central America Map
Central America is located at the southern-most part of North America, and comprises the 7 nations of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
www.central-america-map.com/
Cattleya Orchids (Photograph)
Cattleya orchids come in 113 different varieties; they are native to Costa Rica and the rain forests of South America. These orchids are easy to care for, but they require a lot of humidity and indirect sunlight.
www.Photo-Album.us/pink-flowers.htm
Costa Rica News
- Massachusetts nurse is stranded in Costa Rica after breaking her spine during devastating 15ft fall on hike
Kiara Diaz, 29, from Worcester, fell while on a hike with her friends in the Central American county on a vacation.
Daily Mail. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:00:38 GMT.
- ICE official says Costa Rica 'not an option' for Abrego Garcia deportation
The Trump administration said Thursday it has concluded that only Liberia is an immediate option for deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, rejecting the migrant's claim that Costa Rica is ready to take him.
Sean Salai. Washington Times. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:33:48 -0500.
- These Big, Meat-Eating Bats Also Have a Cuddly Side. Rare Videos Reveal 'Hugging,' Playing and Sharing Food
Scientists observed a family of four spectral bats in their roost in a tree in Costa Rica, capturing an inside look at their social behavior
Smithsonian. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:49:28 +0000.
Costa Rica Bibliography
- Baker, Christopher P. Costa Rica. New York, NY. DK Publishing. 2005.
- Greenspan, Eliot. Costa Rica for Dummies. Hoboken, NJ. Wiley Publishing. 2010.
- Kelly, Margaret. Costa Rica. New York, NY. Fodor's Travel. 2010.
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