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2043: 2906: 3771:) for primary care to rural areas, later extended to primary care services nationwide. In 1993, laws were passed to enable elected health boards that represented health consumers, social insurance representatives, employers, and social organizations. By 2000, social health insurance coverage was available to 82% of the Costa Rican population. Each health committee manages an area equivalent to one of the 83 administrative cantons of Costa Rica. There is limited use of private, for-profit services (around 14.4% of the national total health expenditure). About 7% of GDP is allocated to the health sector, and over 70% is government-funded. 2239: 3505: 1971: 1834: 3675: 1097: 3747: 1245: 2227: 940: 1429: 10514: 10502: 10490: 10465: 96: 1900: 3354: 1623: 3667: 10813: 10765: 10717: 10669: 10404: 3144: 2028: 1842: 1920: 2775: 10416: 1689: 82: 157: 10234: 10354: 10306: 10294: 722: 10453: 2896: 3797: 3778:, nurse, clerk, pharmacist, and a primary health technician. In 2008, there were five specialty national hospitals, three general national hospitals, seven regional hospitals, 13 peripheral hospitals, and 10 major clinics serving as referral centers for primary care clinics, which also deliver biopsychosocial services, family and community medical services, and promotion and prevention programs. Patients can choose private health care to avoid waiting lists. 2655: 11434: 10195: 1879:
General Basic Education is mandatory and provided without cost to the user. A US government report confirms that the country has "historically placed a high priority on education and the creation of a skilled workforce" but notes that the high school drop-out rate is increasing. As well, Costa Rica would benefit from more courses in languages such as English, Portuguese, Mandarin, and French and also in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
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in Costa Rica, the economic, administrative and public service benefits, the creation of schools, security and quiet, referring to the state of war that Nicaragua was experiencing at that time and the fear that it would spread to the Partido populations, in addition to point out the poverty in which its towns find themselves and the geography of the territory as justifications for the union. Three days later, another similar plebiscite was held in
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on their side of the river. An 1858 treaty extended navigation rights to Costa Rica, but Nicaragua denied passenger travel and fishing were part of the deal; the court ruled Costa Ricans on the river were not required to have Nicaraguan tourist cards or visas as Nicaragua argued, but, in a nod to the
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year-round. There are two seasons. The dry season is December to April, and the rainy season is May to November. March and April are the hottest months in the country, while December and January are the coldest. However, there are rainy days in the dry season, as well as weeks without rain in the wet
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played a key role in Costa Rica's history and in 2006, was the third cash crop export. As a small country, Costa Rica now provides under 1% of the world's coffee production. In 2015, the value of coffee exports was US$ 305.9 million, a small part of the total agricultural exports of US$ 2.7 billion.
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The central location provides access to American markets and direct ocean access to Europe and Asia. The most important exports in 2015 (in order of dollar value) were medical instruments, bananas, tropical fruits, integrated circuits and orthopedic appliances. Total imports in that year were US$ 15
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immigrants who worked in the construction of that railway and now make up about 3% of Costa Rica's population. U.S. convicts, Italians, and Chinese immigrants also participated in the construction project. In exchange for completing the railroad, the Costa Rican government granted Keith large tracts
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and the Central Plateau, where most of the Costa Rican population lived then and still lives now, meant the local population had little allegiance to the federal government in Guatemala. Since colonial times, Costa Rica has been reluctant to become economically tied with the rest of Central America.
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was called in the city of Nicoya. After deliberation, the incorporation into Costa Rica was decided in an open town hall meeting, preparing a record in which the main reasons for it were noted, pointing out the advantages in terms of trade, the desire to participate in the advances that are palpable
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and many others made of corn are the most representative of its indigenous inhabitants, and similar to other neighboring Mesoamerican countries. Spaniards brought many new ingredients to the country from other lands, especially spices and domestic animals. And later in the 19th century, the African
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Costa Rica had 2.9 million foreign visitors in 2016, up 10% from 2015. In 2015, the tourism sector was responsible for 5.8% of the country's GDP, or $ 3.4 billion. In 2016, the highest number of tourists came from the United States, with 1,000,000 visitors, followed by Europe with 434,884 arrivals.
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High-quality health care is provided by the government at a low cost to the users. Housing is also very affordable. Costa Rica is recognized in Latin America for the quality of its educational system, a result of which is that the country has one of the highest literacy rates in Latin America, 97%.
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after the main road was built in 1846. By the mid-1850s the main market for coffee was Britain. It soon became a high priority to develop an effective transportation route from the Central Plateau to the Atlantic Ocean. For this purpose, in the 1870s, the Costa Rican government contracted with U.S.
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later) began to hold a major role in the national economy and eventually became a symbol of the exploitative export economy. The major labor dispute between the peasants and the United Fruit Company (The Great Banana Strike) was a major event in the country's history and was an important step that
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A 2016 report by the U.S. government report identifies the current challenges facing the education system, including the high dropout rate among secondary school students. The country needs even more workers who are fluent in English and languages such as Portuguese, Mandarin and French. It would
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magazine named Costa Rica as the happiest country in the world, and the country routinely ranks high in various happiness metrics. The article included this summary: "Costa Ricans enjoy the pleasure of living daily life to the fullest in a place that mitigates stress and maximizes joy". It is not
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The Department of Culture, Youth, and Sports is in charge of the promotion and coordination of cultural life. The work of the department is divided into Direction of Culture, Visual Arts, Scenic Arts, Music, Patrimony, and the System of Libraries. Permanent programs, such as the National Symphony
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re-established normal relations on 18 March 2009, saying, "If we have been able to turn the page with regimes as profoundly different to our reality as occurred with the USSR or, more recently, with the Republic of China, how would we not do it with a country that is geographically and culturally
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On March 3, 1824, the government of the State of Costa Rica officially proposed to the municipality of Nicoya its voluntary incorporation into the country, through a document in which it invited it "if it was convenient to join its Province without going against its will." On July 4, an open town
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and left to develop on its own. The circumstances during this period are believed to have led to many of the idiosyncrasies for which Costa Rica has become known, while concomitantly setting the stage for Costa Rica's development as a more egalitarian society than the rest of its neighbors. Costa
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Costa Rica has free trade agreements with many countries, including the US. There are no significant trade barriers that would affect imports and the country has been lowering its tariffs by other Central American countries. The country's Free Trade Zones provide incentives for manufacturing and
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Costa Rica has been cited as Central America's great health success story. Its healthcare system is ranked higher than that of the United States, despite having a fraction of its GDP. Prior to 1940, government hospitals and charities provided most health care. But since the 1941 creation of the
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Many foreign companies (manufacturing and services) operate in Costa Rica's Free Trade Zones (FTZ) where they benefit from investment and tax incentives. Well over half of that type of investment has come from the U.S. According to the government, the zones supported over 82,000 direct jobs and
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Nicaraguans, ruled that Costa Rican boats and passengers must stop at the first and last Nicaraguan port along their route. They must also have an identity document or passport. Nicaragua can also impose timetables on Costa Rican traffic. Nicaragua may require Costa Rican boats to display the
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The country has been considered economically stable with moderate inflation, estimated at 2.6% in 2017, and moderately high growth in GDP, which increased from US$ 41.3 billion in 2011 to US$ 52.6 billion in 2015. The estimated GDP for 2018 is US$ 59.0 billion and the estimated GDP per capita
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democracy and a highly educated workforce. The country spends roughly 6.9% of its budget (2016) on education, compared to a global average of 4.4%. Its economy, once heavily dependent on agriculture, has diversified to include sectors such as finance, corporate services for foreign companies,
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Of the 2016 GDP, 5.5% was generated by agriculture, 18.6% by industry and 75.9% by services. For the region, its unemployment level is moderately high (8.2% in 2016, according to the IMF). Although 20.5% of the population lives below the poverty line (2017), Costa Rica has one of the highest
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projects to reduce its overall greenhouse gas emissions. In 2007, the Costa Rican government announced the commitment for Costa Rica to become the first carbon neutral country by 2021. Costa Rica would be, according to its leaders, the first country in the world to have launched in 2019 a
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counted a total population of 5,044,197 people. In 2022, the census also recorded ethnic or racial identity for all groups separately for the first time in more than ninety-five years since the 1927 census. Options included indigenous, Black or Afro-descendant, Mulatto, Chinese,
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In 2002, there were 0.58 new general practitioner (medical) consultations and 0.33 new specialist consultations per capita, and a hospital admission rate of 8.1%. Preventive health care is also successful. In 2002, 96% of Costa Rican women used some form of contraception, and
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service industries to operate in Costa Rica. In 2015, the zones supported over 82 thousand direct jobs and 43 thousand indirect jobs in 2015 and average wages in the FTZ were 1.8 times greater than the average for private enterprise work in the rest of the country. In 2016,
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are the country's primary concerns. A 2017 study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development warned that reducing the foreign debt must be a very high priority for the government. Other fiscal reforms were also recommended to moderate the budget deficit.
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Historically, Costa Rica has generally enjoyed greater peace and more consistent political stability than many of its fellow Latin American nations. Since the late 19th century, however, Costa Rica has experienced two significant periods of violence. In 1917–1919, General
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billion. The most significant products imported in 2015 (in order of dollar value) were refined petroleum, automobiles, packaged medications, broadcasting equipment, and computers. The total exports were US$ 12.6 billion for a trade deficit of US$ 2.39 billion in 2015.
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The literacy rate in Costa Rica is approximately 97 percent and English is widely spoken primarily due to Costa Rica's tourism industry. When the army was abolished in 1949, it was said that the "army would be replaced with an army of teachers". Universal
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have become the prime industries in Costa Rica's economy. High levels of education among its residents make the country an attractive investing location. Since 1999, tourism earns more foreign exchange than the combined exports of the country's three main
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The influence of indigenous peoples on modern Costa Rican culture has been relatively small compared to other nations since the country lacked a strong native civilization to begin with. Most of the native population was absorbed into the Spanish-speaking
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than bananas and coffee combined. In 2016, the World Travel & Tourism Council's estimates indicated a direct contribution to the GDP of 5.1% and 110,000 direct jobs in Costa Rica; the total number of jobs indirectly supported by tourism was 271,000.
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flavor lent its presence with influence from other Caribbean mixed flavors. This is how Costa Rican cuisine today is very varied, with every new ethnic group who had recently become part of the country's population influencing the country's cuisine.
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A 2016 report by the U.S. government report identifies other challenges facing Costa Rica as it works to expand its economy by working with companies from the US (and probably from other countries). The major concerns identified were as follows:
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is guaranteed in the constitution; primary education is obligatory, and both preschool and secondary school are free. Students who finish 11th grade receive a Costa Rican Bachillerato Diploma accredited by the Costa Rican Ministry of Education.
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in the World Happiness Report by the UN but the country is said to be the happiest in Latin America. Reasons include the high level of social services, the caring nature of its inhabitants, long life expectancy and relatively low corruption.
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In 1996, the Forest Law was enacted to provide direct financial incentives to landowners for the provision of environmental services. This helped reorient the forestry sector away from commercial timber production and the resulting
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to its wage-earning residents, with coverage extended to dependants over time. In 1973, the CCSS took over administration of all 29 of the country's public hospitals and all health care, also launching a Rural Health Program
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The ports, roads, railways, and water delivery systems would benefit from major upgrading, a concern voiced by other reports too. Attempts by China to invest in upgrading such aspects were "stalled by bureaucratic and legal
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As a result of the immigration of Spaniards, their 16th-century Spanish culture and its evolution marked everyday life and culture until today, with the Spanish language and the Catholic religion as primary influences.
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segment (mix of white and black) represented 6.7% and indigenous people made up 2.4% of the population. Native and European mixed-blood populations are far less than in other Latin American countries. Exceptions are
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services were provided to 87% of all pregnant women. All children under one have access to well-baby clinics, and the immunization coverage rate in 2020 was above 95% for all antigens. Costa Rica has a very low
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and Costa Rican swing are enjoyed increasingly by older rather than younger people. The guitar is popular, especially as an accompaniment to folk dances; however, the marimba was made the national instrument.
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descent, with significant numbers of Italian, German, English, Dutch, French, Irish, Portuguese, and Polish families, as well a sizable Jewish community. The majority of the Afro-Costa Ricans are
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In 2011, there were over 104,000 Native American or indigenous inhabitants, representing 2.4% of the population. Most of them live in secluded reservations, distributed among eight ethnic groups:
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altogether and oversaw the drafting of a new constitution by a democratically elected assembly. Having enacted these reforms, the junta transferred power to Ulate on 8 November 1949. After the
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appears around 2,000 to 3,000 BCE. Shards of pots, cylindrical vases, platters, gourds, and other forms of vases decorated with grooves, prints, and some modeled after animals have been found.
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has been awarded the title "Meritorious Institution of Costa Rican Education and Culture" and hosts around 25,000 students who study at numerous campuses established around the country.
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than other countries at the same income levels, with a better record on human development and inequality than the median of the region. It also performs well in comparisons of
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and roots. For the first and second millennia BCE there were already settled farming communities. These were small and scattered, although the timing of the transition from
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In 2021, Costa Rica, alongside Denmark, launched the "Beyond Oil and Gas alliance" (BOGA) for stopping the use of fossil fuels. The BOGA campaign was presented in the
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or indigenous class. It was not long before Spanish settlers turned to the hills, where they found rich volcanic soil and a milder climate than that of the lowlands.
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and export them to the United States. As a result, bananas came to rival coffee as the principal Costa Rican export, while foreign-owned corporations (including the
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also benefit from more graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs, according to the report. Costa Rica was ranked 74th in the
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ceased to function in practice, Costa Rica formally withdrew and proclaimed itself sovereign. The considerable distance and poor communication routes between
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Upon independence, Costa Rican authorities faced the issue of officially deciding the future of the country. Two bands formed, the Imperialists, defended by
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in 2015. Companies with facilities in the America Free Zone in Heredia, for example, include Intel, Dell, HP, Bayer, Bosch, DHL, IBM and Okay Industries.
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Coffee production increased by 13.7% percent in 2015–16, declined by 17.5% in 2016–17, but was expected to increase by about 15% in the subsequent year.
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hall was convened in Nicoya to discuss the matter, but attendees declined the invitation under the argument "that this Party... cannot be dissident."
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but may not charge them for departure clearance from its ports. These were all specific items of contention brought to the court in the 2005 filing.
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which currently has Catholicism as its state religion; other countries with state religions (Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, Orthodox) are in Europe:
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who defended full independence. Because of the lack of agreement on these two possible outcomes, the first civil war of Costa Rica occurred. The
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Obregón Loría, Rafael. "Hechos Militares y Políticos de Nuestra Historia Patria". Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría, Costa Rica, 1981.
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led, after he was overthrown, to a considerable decline in the size, wealth, and political influence of the Costa Rican military. In 1948,
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for example, had some 3,500 employees in Costa Rica and planned to increase that by 1,500 in 2017, making it an important employer.
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was part of Costa Rica. Costa Rican pride was assuaged for the loss of this eastern (or southern) territory with the acquisition of
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microprocessor facility in Costa Rica that was, at one time, responsible for 20% of Costa Rican exports and 5% of the country's GDP
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in the late 1990s and early 2000s, is credited with enhancing foreign recognition of Costa Rican football. Costa Rica, along with
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Even today, despite most of its neighbors' efforts to increase regional integration, Costa Rica has remained more independent.
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Due to small, but continuous, immigration from Asia and the Middle East, other religions have grown, the most popular being
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admitted the action was a response to economic exigency. In response, the PRC built a new, $ 100 million, state-of-the-art
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Most of the coffee exported was grown around the main centers of population in the Central Plateau and then transported by
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Travis Mitchell, "Many Countries Favor Specific Religions, Officially and Unofficially", Pew Research Center, Oct 3, 2017.
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and South American native cultures met. The northwest of the country, the Nicoya peninsula, was the southernmost point of
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Stone tools, the oldest evidence of human occupation in Costa Rica, are associated with the arrival of various groups of
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Another important factor behind Costa Rica's poverty was the lack of a significant indigenous population available for
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On 1 December 1948, Costa Rica abolished its military force. In 1949, the abolition of the military was introduced in
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Orchestra of Costa Rica and the Youth Symphony Orchestra, are conjunctions of two areas of work: Culture and Youth.
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supports this by allowing travelers to walk across the country from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast. In the 2011
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influences. The Atlantic coast, meanwhile, was populated with African workers during the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Climate Summit, where Sweden joined as a core member, while New Zealand and Portugal joined as associate members.
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that served as a regional worship center for Costa Rica. However, they represent less than 1% of the population.
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Claudia Quirós. La Era de la Encomienda. Historia de Costa Rica. Editorial de la Universidad de Costa Rica. 1990
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Of native languages still spoken, primarily in indigenous reservations, the most numerically important are the
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Agriculture became evident in the populations that lived in Costa Rica about 5,000 years ago. They mainly grew
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About 10.7% of Costa Rica's adult population (18 or older) also speaks English, 0.7% French, and 0.3% speaks
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Fronteras etnicas en la conquista de Nicaragua y Nicoya: entre la solidaridad y el conflicto 800 d.C.-1544
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in the 16th century. It remained a peripheral colony of the empire until independence as part of the
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Costa Rica has been one of the signatories of the agreement to convene a convention for drafting a
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Contested Cornerstones of Nonviolent National Self-Perception in Costa Rica: A Historical Approach
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in 2002. The perinatal mortality rate dropped from 12.0 per 1000 in 1972 to 5.4 per 1000 in 2001.
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are based in Costa Rica. It is also a member of many other international organizations related to
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Ian Holzhauer, "The Presidency of Calderón Guardia" (University of Florida History Thesis, 2004)
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on December 1, 1948, at Cuartel Bellavista (former army headquarters), site which now hosts the
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ruled as a military dictator until he was overthrown and forced into exile. The unpopularity of
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Costa Rica is composed of seven provinces, which in turn are divided into 82 cantons (Spanish:
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through inter-marriage, except for some small remnants, the most significant of which are the
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much nearer to Costa Rica?" Arias announced that both countries would exchange ambassadors.
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Fossil-Free Costa Rica: How One Country Is Pursuing Decarbonization Despite Global Inaction
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Costa Rica: estado, economía, sociedad y cultura desde las sociedades autóctonas hasta 1914
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The Latinobarómetro survey of 2017 found that 57% of the population identify themselves as
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and helped create awareness of the services it provides for the economy and society (i.e.,
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Blakemore, Molly; Blansfield, Karen; Lance, Morgan; Greenwald, Natalie Lefevre with Jeff.
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Costa Rica is among the Latin America countries that have become popular destinations for
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Inside Costa Rica: The Essential Guide to Its Politics, Economy, Society and Environment
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Costa Rica sustainable resource management: Successfully tackling tropical deforestation
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Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.
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Sparrow and the Hawk: Costa Rica and the United States during the Rise of José Figueres
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and gathering to agriculture as the main livelihood in the territory is still unknown.
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Threatening Others: Nicaraguans and the Formation of National Identities in Costa Rica
7928:"Costa Rica is one of the world's happiest countries. Here's what it does differently" 5620: 3311: 3287: 1428: 1355: 1233:, meaning "rich coast" in the Spanish language, was in some accounts first applied by 11072: 10959: 10817: 10625: 10184: 10082: 9246: 9205: 9129: 9082: 8661: 8630: 8247: 8237: 8092: 8015: 7414: 7177: 7025:"Chapter XXVI: Disarmament – No. 9 Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons" 6947: 6645: 6416: 6146: 6075: 5566: 5548: 5442: 5396: 5375: 5311: 5186: 5175: 5141: 5114: 4884: 4859: 4779: 4772: 4724: 4615: 4581:"Why This Popular Central American Country Is Breaking All Tourism Records Right Now" 3802: 3706:
in the world, where people commonly live active lives past the age of 100 years. The
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The primary language spoken in Costa Rica is Spanish, which features characteristics
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in 1823. The conflict was won by the Republicans and, as a consequence, the city of
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During most of the colonial period, Costa Rica was the southernmost province of the
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Costa Rica: Politics, Economics, and Democracy: Politics, Economics, and Democracy.
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Stuffing the Ballot Box: Fraud, Electoral Reform, and Democratization in Costa Rica
9121: 9072: 9064: 8857:"Costa Rica es nuevamente el país más feliz del mundo, según índice 'Happy Planet'" 8653: 7350: 7198:"Climate change: Whisper it cautiously... there's been progress in run-up to COP26" 6406: 6068:"Costa Rica unveils plan to achieve zero emissions by 2050 in climate change fight" 5556: 5540: 5460: 5414: 4240: 4173: 4164: 4102: 3699: 3633: 3594: 3069: 3064: 2979: 2974: 2858: 2667: 2648: 2151: 2143: 2106: 1899: 1753:, illegal pet-trading, and hunting are the main reasons for its threatened status. 1666: 1604:. Since then, Costa Rica has held 15 additional presidential elections, the latest 1386: 1375: 1257: 952: 912: 906: 860: 711: 289: 272: 127: 67: 10685: 7954:"Costa Rica is the Happiest Places in the World According to National Geographic." 7734: 3353: 2054:
According to Costa Rica Vacations, once tourists arrive in the country, 22% go to
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is the largest university of the country and one of the most recognizable across
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Costa Rica is the 58th most peaceful country in the world, according to the 2024
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Koch, Charles W. (1977). "Jamaican Blacks and Their Descendants in Costa Rica".
3666: 1622: 1272:. In practice, the captaincy general was a largely autonomous entity within the 11272: 11256: 11144: 11126: 11057: 11001: 10889: 10849: 10812: 10764: 10716: 10668: 10432: 10408: 10403: 10322: 10169: 9125: 9024: 8992: 8960: 7435:"Costa Rica country profile (from the Migration and Remittances Factbook 2011)" 7223: 5740:"Major Business Success for Costa Rica Free Trade Zones – Costa Rica Star News" 5544: 4975: 4369: 3731: 3563: 3559: 3543: 3529: 3411: 3373: 3211: 3188: 3160: 3143: 2713: 2709: 2402: 2200: 1960: 1859: 1841: 1775: 1734: 1717:, is internationally renowned among ecologists for its biodiversity (including 1514: 1445: 1312: 1273: 1170: 1024: 325: 11077: 10839: 10469: 9341:
Keller, Marius; Niestroy, Ingeborg; García Schmidt, Armando; Esche, Andreas. "
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The Encyclopedia of World Problems | Union of International Associations (UIA)
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community of about 40,000 with some new local converts. There is also a small
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in the Hague upheld Costa Rica's navigation rights for commercial purposes to
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Primary health care facilities in Costa Rica include health clinics, with a
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surprising then that one of the most recognizable phrases among "Ticos" is "
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opens the possibility that, in this area, two different cultures coexisted.
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Winners and Losers: How Sectors Shape the Developmental Prospects of States
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Winners and losers: how sectors shape the developmental prospects of states
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Countries (in blue) which have signed Free Trade Agreements with Costa Rica
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Spanish law from trade with its southern neighbor Panama, then part of the
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edited by Thomas Riggs, (3rd ed., vol. 1, Gale, 2014), pp. 543–551.
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Costa Rica sources much of its energy from renewables and is undertaking
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to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Costa Rica also borders
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was first planted in Costa Rica in 1808, and by the 1820s, it surpassed
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FocusEconomics – Economic Forecasts from the World's Leading Economists
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being the one with the largest number of members and also the official
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mean score of 4.65/10, ranking it 118th globally out of 172 countries.
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Selected Proceedings of the First Workshop on Spanish Sociolinguistics
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The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate
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according to the 1949 Constitution, which at the same time guarantees
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from the original on 10 January 2022 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
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Bananas and Business: The United Fruit Company in Colombia, 1899–2000
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and Costa Rica had become an autonomous province with its capital in
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to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, as well as
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Peasants Against Globalization: Rural Social Movements in Costa Rica
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Unger, Jean-Pierre; Buitrón, René; Soors, Werner; Soors, W. (2008).
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by 2021. By 2015, 93 percent of the country's electricity came from
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Instituto Geográfico Nacional del Registro Nacional (2 July 2021).
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Pharmaceuticals, financial outsourcing, software development, and
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Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos de Costa Rica, or INEC
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tournaments and reached the quarter-finals for the first time in
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of land and a lease on the train route, which he used to produce
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Policymaking, Parties, and Institutions in Democratic Costa Rica
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There are both state and private universities. The state-funded
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The 2011 census classified 83.6% of the population as white or
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was the bloodiest event in Costa Rica during the 20th century.
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announced that the event would be held in Costa Rica in 2022.
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community of about 500 families, or 0.001% of the population.
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Centro Israelita de Costa Rica, Comunidad Judía de Costa Rica
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incidence of 48 per 100,000 in 2000 and no reported cases of
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Mount, Graeme S. "Costa Rica and the Cold War, 1948–1990".
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Most Costa Ricans identify with a Christian religion, with
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Ecotourism and Sustainable Development: Who Owns Paradise?
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Despite its size, Costa Rica is one of the countries with
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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
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in the wake of a disputed presidential election between
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The country has consistently performed favorably in the
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Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Panama
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index, and it is the 23rd happiest country in the 2023
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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On 1 June 2007, Costa Rica broke diplomatic ties with
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was featured in the first postal stamp issued in 1862.
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World Committee for a World Constitutional Convention
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in the 1990s, and they are moving towards using only
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The victorious rebels formed a government junta that
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Dickerson, Marla; Kimitch, Rebecca (23 March 2006).
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www.state.gov "Background Note: Costa Rica – People"
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This freeze lasted 47 years until President 2275:Organisation internationale de la Francophonie 2109:, with 93% of all its energy being renewable. 1211:tribes who still inhabit the mountains of the 1043:in 1949, becoming one of only a few sovereign 10109: 9548: 8980: 8367: 8233:Historical dictionary of the Olympic movement 7777:. LDS Newsroom. Retrieved on 13 December 2008 6499: 6447:"Costa Rica: Flow of Visitors Up 10% in 2016" 5734: 5732: 4644: 4632: 4626: 4609: 4603: 3587:Costa Rica's women's national volleyball team 3574:, which was postponed until 2021, due to the 3538:is the most popular sport in Costa Rica. The 3167:. Costa Rica is the only modern state in the 2304:Costa Rica has a long-term disagreement with 2292:ended diplomatic relations with Cuba through 2180: 2174: 1837:Real GDP per capita development in Costa Rica 1304: 1296: 1260:. The church was built between 1686 and 1693. 1249: 1228: 115: 59: 9316:. 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