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About Costa Rica

Located on the Central American isthmus and with coasts on both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, Costa Rica is a small, mountainous paradise, rich in natural beauty. Although no bigger than the state of West Virginia, Costa Rica is home to 5% of the world’s biological diversity. Travelers can enjoy the country’s variety of national parks, beaches, mountains and volcanoes.

Many factors make Costa Rica an attractive alternative for foreign investors. Its central location, democratic traditions, lack of army, strong institutions, and highly educated citizens foster an atmosphere of security and stability.

Population: 3,896,092 (July, 2003)
Official Language: Spanish. English is widely used in the professional and business sector.

Acording to the Holdridge scale, there are more than 12 life zones in this country. The Atlantic and South Pacific have tropical climate without defined seasons. The rest of the territory has a rainy season from May to November, and a dry season from December to April.
The Average temperature is 72 F (22 C) in the Central Valley.
The temperature on the coast and beach areas range from 70 F to 90F (21C-32C).