Costa Rica
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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.
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| Flag | Coat of Arms |
| Capital | San José |
| Government | Constitutional Republic |
| Language | Spanish (official) |
| President | Ãscar Arias |
| Area | 19,725 sq mi |
| Population | 4,133,884 (2007) |
| GDP per capita | $12,000 (2006) |
| Currency | Costa Rican colón |
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.
The current president of Costa Rica is Abel Pacheco.