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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
- WATCH: US surfer remembered by friends and family after apparent murder in Costa Rica
Friends and family are remembering U.S. surfer Kurt Van Dyke after he was found murdered in his home in Costa Rica, according to local authorities.
ABC News. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:20:37 -0500. - Surfing legend, 66, brutally murdered at Costa Rica hotel he owns during burglary that saw his girlfriend, 31, zip-tied
Surfer and hotelier Kurt Van Dyke, 66, was found dead under his bed with a sheet over his head in the vacation hotspot of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca on Saturday.
Daily Mail. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:07:56 +0000. - California surfer murdered in apparent robbery at his home in Costa Rica: reports
An expat hotel owner was killed at his home in Costa Rica over the weekend. Local reports say that two suspects fled after reportedly stealing valuables.
Fox News. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:28:15 -0500.
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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