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| Enter Costa Rica |
 Enter Costa Rica, an eco-tourist paradise. A country of unsurpassed beauty, old world charm and rich diversity. Located close to the Equator in Central America, Costa Rica is privileged with an amazingly bio-diverse ecosystem. The country is a zoological melting pot of wildlife from both North and South America.
The incredible biodiversity of Costa Rica is further accentuated by the contrasts in elevation due to various mountain ranges that rise steeply from sea level to well over 3,000 meters. Costa Rica actually has at least 12 distinct climate and life zones including tropical rain forests and cloud forests.
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Get To Know Costa Rica |
 Costa Rica is a Spanish speaking country of old world charm and grace. This peaceful democratic republic is known for it's friendly people that are both warm and welcoming. Ticos (Costa Ricans call themselves Ticos and Ticas) are peaceful in nature. They are known for their polite manners and etiquette. The Costa Rica society in general is well educated, as children are enabled the ability to attend public schools. Universities are available for those that choose to continue their education.
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The Costa Rica destinations directory is a resource to explore Costa Rica from home. Though not all Costa Rica cities and towns are listed, the most popular areas are. These pages are full of useful information about each location. Research can be done by following links to individual towns or Costa Rica Provinces.
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| Costa Rica Maps & Weather |
Costa Rica Information |
Though Costa Rica appears small on the map, navigating through this scenic country can be a challenge. Many roads do not have names or route numbers. Many others are not even paved.
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Located close to the Equator, Costa Rica has two primary weather seasons, the "Dry Season" and the "Green Season". The Dry Season is considered December through April. The Green Season is considered May through November.
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Name: Republic of Costa Rica
Size: 51,100 sq. km or 19,730 sq. mi.
Capital: San Jose
Int. Airports: San Jose (Alajuela) & Liberia Population: 4,133,884 (est. July, 2007)
Ethnic Groups: 94%
Eur., 3% Afr.origin
Language: Spanish
Education: 9 years comp. 96% literacy rate Life Expectancy: 76 years
Government: Democratic Republic
Economy: GDP 2007 $26.23 Billion
Currency: Costa Rica Colon
Major Trade Markets: U.S., China, Japan |
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| Costa Rica Travel |
 Enter Costa Rica is a comprehensive, yet user friendly resource filled with insightful information about Costa Rica. Visitors have the ability to learn all about this unique country, giving them the power that they need to make informed decisions.
The Costa Rica Travel section includes current information about hotels, tours,and transportation options. Users have the ability to cross reference these options with local area descriptions, maps and weather charts. We also offer a wide variety of complete vacation packages, including Adventure, Family, & Inclusive vacations. Read more about »» Costa Rica Travel |
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