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Costa Rica
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COUNTRY DATA:
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51,100 sq km (19,730 sq mi). |
| Population: 4,331,000 (July 2006 estimate from CIA World Factbook). |
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Capital: San José, pop.
1,085,000. |
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Religion: Roman Catholic
80%, Protestants 15%, other 5%. |
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Language: Spanish. |
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Literacy: 95%. |
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Life Expentancy: 79 years. |
| Economy: Industry: food processing, textiles, chemical. Export crops: coffee, bananas, sugarcane, cattle. Food crops: beans, rice, corn. PCI: $2,160
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OTHER INFO ON THE WEB:
CyberNews:
Costa Rica Today
La Nacion (San Jose)
La Prensa Libre
Tico Times Online, The (San Jose)
Traveling to Costa Rica?
Check out the US State Department's thorough guide!
Official Site Costa Rica Tourist Board
Costa Rica Super Site
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