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COSTA RICA FAST FACTS
Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development.
Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong technology and tourism sectors. The standard of living is relatively high. Land ownership is widespread.
Costa Rica is an oasis of calm among its turbulent neighbors and an ecotourism heaven, making it one of the best places to experience the tropics with minimal impact.
Official Name: República de Costa Rica
Official Language: Spanish
Area: 51,100 km²
Population: 4 million
Density: 81.40/km²
Currency: Colon (CRC)
GDP (PPP): $40.3 billion 4.1% growth in 2004 3.2% 5-yr. comp. ann. growth $9,481 per capita
Inflation (CPI): 12.3%
FDI (net inflow): $555.8 million
Official Development Assistance: $64 million (6% from the U.S.)
External Debt: $5.7 billion
Exports: $8.6 billion Primarily coffee, bananas, sugar, pineapples, textiles, electronic components, medical equipment
Imports: $9.1 billion Primarily raw materials, consumer goods, capital equipment, petroleum
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