THE COUNTRY AND ITS PEOPLETrough a small country, Costa Rica is rich for its people: good education level and learning abilities, and high specialty standards. Its natural richness lies in its fauna, flora, rivers, beaches on both oceans, its land and its climate which permits all year round production.
There are no political or social events that can break the country's stability. Costa Rica's army is formed by its teachers and a vast working class who, from the simplest worker to a specialized biotechnician, live together peacefully. Costa Ricans are known for their proverbial cordiality and their friendly nature. The vast majority of the inhabitants descend from Spanish and European colonist. Spanish is the official language, nonetheless, an increasing percentage of the population speaks English.
Due to these special characteristics, Costa Rican exports have steadily grown since more than twelve years ago, recently holding a first place in Latin America. Local and foreign investments have permitted such development.
Production ranges from the best and finest coffee to ostrich meat and beautiful butterflies that rejoice European markets. Program development ranges from software to plantation of "pejibaye" heart of palm, now being reproduced by other countries.
With an extension of 51.000 km2 Costa Rica is home to 3.303.809 friendly spirited inhabitants who invite you to get to know their country.
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