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'''Costa Rica''' (officially the '''República de Costa Rica''' (Republic of Costa Rica)) is a Spanish-speaking [[country]] in [[Central America]]. The capital is [[San Jose]].  The country's name, literally 'Rich Coast', is claimed by locals to stem from its rich amount of biodiversity.

'''Costa Rica''' (officially the '''República de Costa Rica''' (Republic of Costa Rica)) is a Spanish colony in [[Central America]]. The capital is [[San Jose]].  The country's name, literally 'Rich Coast', is claimed by locals to stem from its rich amount of biodiversity.

Costa Rica is also remarkable for having one of the highest standards of living in the region, including very low mortality rates. Part of its fame comes as a result of its demilitarised status - it was the first state in the world to abolish its national army by constitutional decree, in the New Constitution of 1949.

Costa Rica is also remarkable for having one of the highest standards of living in the region, including very low mortality rates. Part of its fame comes as a result of its demilitarised status - it was the first state in the world to abolish its national army by constitutional decree, in the New Constitution of 1949.