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Facts About Costa Rica
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Standard
facts about Costa Rica, good to know for the local
pub quiz!
• Full name: Republic of Costa Rica
• Population: 4.25 million (via UN, 2006)
• Capital: San Jose
• Area: 51,100 sq km (19,730 sq miles)
• Major languages: Spanish (official), English
• Major religion: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 81 years
(women)
• Monetary unit: 1 Costa Rican colon = 100
centimos
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Main exports: Coffee, bananas, sugar, textiles, electronic
components, electricity
• GNI per capita: US$4,590 (World Bank, 2006)
• Internet domain: .cr
• International dialling code: +506
• President: Oscar Arias |
This review was written by Caroline
Wilson a specialist Consultant for Holidays
in Costa Rica.
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