Ninety percent of the countrys population is roman catholic, with a few small protestant and jewish communities as well, and spanish is the. Poverty has been substantially reduced over the past 15 years and a strong social safety net has been put into place. Costa rica is so much more than just a little country in central america. With turtlenesting beaches, jewellike butterflies and frogs, and more bird species than the us and canada combined, the rich. Endres botanized in costa rica between the end of 1866 and the first months of 1874, spending a short time in panama. Education in costa rica is free and a duty since 1870 and presently, the country has one of the best literacy rates in the world with around 96. The rough guide to costa rica brings to life costa ricas incomparable wildlife with stunning colour photography and, as over a quarter of the country is protected land, youll have plenty of chances to see it. Costa rica has several areas of strength relative to both the oecd and.
Bico in addition to the united states, according to the global trade atlas gta, costa ricas major. Percent of ghg emissions in co 2 equivalent, by sector 2000. Primera division campeonato apertura 2011 campeonato clausura 2012 aggregate table 201112 campeonato apertura 2011 regular stage playoff stage regular stage final table. Costa ricas efforts toward an innovationdriven economy costa rica vs. We visited 5 different habitats, stayed in wonderful lodges, traveled on a comfortable bus with a terrific driver, and spent 12 days with our marvelous guide, roger melendez pereira. Absolute poverty rate is based on an international poverty line of 2011 ppp usd 1. Trends in the condition of the forests in costa rica. Stevenson 19471950 economic consular officer, san jose robert f. Costa rica map printable pdf download click the image for a larger version or download the free printable pdf map here. Costa rica has a life expectancy of 77 years, one of the highest in the world there are more than 121 volcanic formations in costa rica of which seven are active. In these seven years he devoted his main attention to the still. Irazu is the tallest volcano at 11,259 feet costa rica means rich coast of all the latin american.
Singer 19581960 training officer ica, usia, san jose george a. Top exported products in 20 electronics components for microprocessors 20. Lezaud captures costa rica title thirdseeded frenchman joan lezaud claimed his first psa title with a 32 win over unseeded jonathan ramos in the final in costa rica, surviving three successive fivegame encounters on his way to the title. Costa rica is known more for its natural beauty and friendly people than for its culture, since a heavy european influence largely erased the indigenous culture that existed more than 100 years ago. Its 500 acres of private cloud forest reserve are flanked by the juan castro blanco national park and the poas volcano. Costa ricas economy depends heavily on tourism, agriculture, and electronics exports. Costa rica is a country with abundant and diverse freshwater ecosystems, which are influenced and characterized by different orographic precipitation regimes.
Costa rica is a central american country with a land area of 51,100 sq km and a population of nearly 3. The human development index places it as a highlevel country. Approximately 38% of the costa ricas total exports are related to global value chains. Costa rica exports 4,457 different products to 155 destination countries. Inversiones por paises costa rica recibio en 2016 2. The rough guide to costa rica rough guides rough guides.
Social public spending, taxes, redistribution of income, and poverty in costa rica1,2 pablo sauma3 and juan diego trejos4 ceq working paper no. Setting the pace for reducing global warming pollution and phasing out oil president arias has declared a goal of making costa rica the worlds first. At rough guides, we understand that experienced travellers want to get truly offthebeatentrack. Costa ricas efforts toward an innovationdriven economy. Thats why weve partnered with local experts to help you plan and book tailormade trips that are packed with personality and stimulating adventure at all levels of comfort. Costa rica case study food and agriculture organization of the. Irazu is the tallest volcano at 11,259 feet costa rica means rich coast of all the latin american destinations, costa rica might be one of the most endearing. Entisoles, inceptisoles, andisoles, vertisoles, alfisoles y ultisoles. Costa ricas constitution of 1949 with amendments through. All you have to do is select the type of places youd like to include restaurants, museums, etc.
Costa rica, 2010 quick links within page frogs reptiles mammals invertebrates birds flora fungi rivers people structures misc itinerary. Relaxing on a beach, trekking through the rainforest, or diving into the ocean. The 2011 costa rica census collected data in various areas including demographics, education, migration, and housing conditions. During the fiveyear period quinquenio from 19811985, the distribution of the special fund, to which this article refers, will be made in the following manner. Roger is a native of costa rica, having grown up in the sarapiqui area, and has been guiding visitors through the wonders of costa rica for more than 15 years. First high technology exporter of latin america 4th high technology exporter in the world the best educational system in latin america the safest country of latin america ranks 1st in latin america in innovation 1st outsourcing city of latin america san jose 1st country for future fdi in central america and the caribbean.
Costa rica maps visit costa rica costa rica tourism official. Summary of the socioeconomic situation in costa rica1. Costa rica country note on climate change aspects in agriculture this country note briefly summarizes information relevant to both climate change and agriculture in costa rica, with focus on policy developments including action plans and programs and institutional makeup. Characterization of wood and radial variation of pittosporum.
Final 17 sep 1 erik tepos mex 116, 117, 119 hernan darcangelo arg. Costa rica, with pineapple displacing coffee as the second largest agricultural export. Biodiverstiy and tourism in costa rica march, 2001 6 1. Silencio, spanish for silence, is befitting of a destination where. Other major agricultural exports of costa rica to the us include melon, fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, sugar, and nursery products. This overview is extracted from the economic survey of costa rica. General map of costa ricas tourist destinations interamerican highway san jose national capital province capital road. Costa ricas constitution of 1949 with amendments through 2011. Ad municipal perez zeledon 16 6 3 7 2022 21 quarterfinals. Pdf field guide to the orchids of costa rica and panama. Resultados generales censo 2011 poblacion migracion humana. International organization for standardization iso 31661 alpha2 country code for costa rica. Informacionsobretenenciadelatierraypoliticasdetierra.
Primera division campeonato apertura 2010 campeonato clausura 2011 aggregate table 201011 campeonato apertura 2010 regular stage playoff stage regular stage final tables. At the close of 2012, costa ricas inflation rate was 4. Costa rica country reader table of contents robert a. When youre done, you can download your costa rica travel guide to your phone or tablet, or print it as a pdf. Aggregate table 201112 campeonato apertura 2011 regular. Liberia tortuguero costa rica vacations, weddings, honeymoon. Oct 25, 2012 costa rica, with pineapple displacing coffee as the second largest agricultural export.
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