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Destination Costa Rica, this page is about many aspects of this Central American country. Here you will find comprehensive information about Costa Rica in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history. You will have access to newspapers from Costa Rica and you will find extensive travel and tourism information for Costa Rica.

Background:The former southern-most province in the Spanish territory of New Spain is a Central American country of largely of European rather than mestizo descent. Since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has achieved a relatively high standard of living. Land ownership is widespread and tourism is a rapidly expanding industry.
border countries: Nicaragua, Panama