COSTA RICA
Costa Rica, literally means "Rich Coast", officially known as the Republic of Costa Rica
Capital: San Jose
Population: 4.8 Million
Costa Rica is the most-visited nation in the Central American region
Tourism in Costa Rica generates more revenue and foreign exchange than bananas and coffee combined
Costa Rica is an active member of the United Nations
WHY COSTA RICA
Costa Rica has reached a position in the tourism market, as an ecological, adventure, honeymoon, leisure, fishing, and golf destination and also the warmth of its friendly people, and fine food
Costa Rica is located between 8 and 12 degrees north of the Equator, hence the climate is tropical year round
Costa Rican cuisine is a blend of Native American, Spanish, African and many other cuisine origins
Costa Rica has been cited as Central America's great health success story, and ranked higher than that of many of the developed countries
IN COSTA RICA
The highest point in the country is Cerro Chirripó, at 3,819 metres (12,530 ft); and it is the fifth highest peak in Central America
Costa Rica is home to a rich variety of plants and animals, and although the country has only about 0.03% of the world's landmass, it contains 5% of the world's biodiversity
Pharmaceuticals, financial outsourcing, software development, and ecotourism have become the prime industries in Costa Rica's economy