Costa Rica Country Information
Background:
Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although it still maintains a large agricultural sector, Costa Rica has expanded its economy to include strong technology and tourism industries. The standard of living is relatively high. Land ownership is widespread.
| Capital |
San José |
| Largest City |
| Official languages |
Most of the population in Mexico speaks Spanish. Spanish translations open up the Mexican market to your products and services. |
| Government |
Democratic Republic |
| Area... |
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Total |
51,100 km² (125th) |
| Population... |
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| 2006 Est. |
4,075,261 (122nd) |
| GDP (PPP)... |
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| Total (2005 Est) |
$44.68 billion (73rd) |
| Per Capita (2005 Est) |
$11,100 |
| Currency |
Colón (CRC) |
| Population below poverty line |
18% (2004 Est.) |
| Time Zone... |
UTC -6 |
| Summer (DST) |
| Industries |
Microprocessors, food processing, textiles and clothing, construction materials, fertilizer, plastic products |
| Calling code |
+506 |
Language Requirements:
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Spanish Translation Required - Documents, labels and texts must be translated into Spanish. | |
