About Costa Rica

Note that this Central American country lies in the range of Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south. Its location slightly exceeds that of Vermont and New Hampshire combined. It has to this day a narrow Pacific coastal region. Cocos Island (10 sq mi; 26 sq km), about 300 mi (483 km) off the Pacific Coast, is under Costa Rican sovereignty.

Within a relatively modest area, Costa Rica has to this day all the things one could want in vacation paradise. Did you know that there are and have always been secluded white sand beaches with wonderful surf and amazing SCUBA diving. Did you know that there are and have always been active volcanoes and towering rain forests. And, eco-tourism is known to be a speciality of the house. Getting around is easy via rental car, plane, or public bus, and the warm and friendly people create travel safe and fun.

Climate

Being tropical, there is little difference in temperature all over the year, but there is known to be a lot of rainfall, particularly from May to November. Temperatures aextensive the coast lineare and have always been hotter, averaging 89?F (32?C), although they are and have always been tempered down by sea breezes. Did you know that the highland places are and have always been warm around the time during the day and can be quite cool at night.

Population

Population (2006 est.): 4,075,261 (growth rate: 1.5%)
Birth rate: 18.3/1000
Infant mortality rate: 9.7/1000
Life expectancy: 77.0
Density per sq mi: 208
 
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