Costa Rica FAQs

Costa Rica (meaning Rich Coast in Spanish) is a country in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama. This small country is rich in both wildlife and culture, and has a dedication to peace not matched by many other nations.

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History- Originally colonized by Spain, Costa Rica gained its independence on September 15, 1821

Nationality- Costa Rican, or (more commonly) Tico

Population- 4,987,142

Capital- San José

Racial Demographics- 

     White or Mestizo: 83.6%

     Mulatto: 6.7%

     Indigenous: 2.4% 

     Black of African descent: 1.1%

     Other: 6.2%, 

Official language- Spanish

Religion- Though Catholicism is the declared religion of the country, other religions are accepted and practiced

     Roman Catholic: 71.8%

     Evangelical and Pentecostal: 12.3%

     Other Protestant: 2.6%,

     Jehovah's Witness: 0.5% 

     Other: 2.4%

     None: 10.4%

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https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cs.html 

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