Costa Rica Costa Rica

Geographics

Costa Rica is located in Central America, between the countries of Nicaragua and Panama.

Population: estimated at 4.190.000 as of April of 2008.

Being located in the tropics, in general terms the country has the typical tropical hummed hot weather.

The Constitution denominates the Roman Catholic the religion of the State.

Denomination: Costa Rican Colon. Code: CRC. Exchange rate (US Dollar): link

Costa Rica’s economy is basically structured around agriculture, tourism, industry and electronics exports.

GDP real growth rate: 3.9% (estimation for 2004). GDP per capita: $9.600 (estimation for 2004).

Costa Rica's political system is organized as a democratic Republic.

For illustrative purposes, we have included a summary of the History of Costa Rica.