Difference between revisions of "Costa Rica"
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It is 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. | It is 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. | ||
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Revision as of 11:09, October 31, 2007
| República de Costa Rica | |
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| Flag | Coat of Arms |
| Capital | San José |
| Government | Constitutional Republic |
| Language | Spanish (official) |
| President | Óscar Arias |
| Area | 19,725 sq mi |
| Population | 4,133,884 (2007) |
| GDP per capita | $12,000 (2006) |
| Currency | Costa Rican colón |
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.
It is 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.