Created By: Joslyn Heer Bailey Miles Shannon Lynch

Land Costa Rica is also known as “Rich Coast.” A Country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua, Panama, Pacific Ocean, and Caribbean Sea. Is the only Latin American country included in the list of the worlds 22 older democracies. The country is ranked 3 rd in the world and 1 st among the Americans.

People Most Languages are Spanish and English. The Life expectancy is 77/82; has the best in Latin America. The Population is about 4,600, % of Costa Ricans are Roman Catholics. 44.9% are practicing Catholics. Buddhism is one of the fast growing religions.

Economy Coffee was Costa Rica’s principal source of wealth. Bananas soon became a rival to coffee. Costa Rica's inflation rate was an estimated 9.3% in 2007 and increased to 13.9% in The central government offers tax exemptions for those who are willing to invest in the country.

Tourism Some tourist attractions are… Hiking through the rain forest Mountain biking in the countryside Horseback riding through trails White water rafting Snorkeling through tropical reefs Kayaking and surfing

Map Costa Rica is located in the Central American isthmus, between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

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