Capital:
San José
Area:
51,100 sq km / 19,735 sq ml
Language:
Spanish
Currency:
Colón
Population:
3,896,092
Life expectancy:
73 (men), 78 (women)
Literacy rate:
93%
Religions:
90% Roman Catholic
Physical features:
High central plateau and tropical coasts, was once entirely forested, containing an estimated 5% of the earth's flora and fauna
Ethnic distribution:
About 97% of Euopean decent (mainly Spanish), 2% African decent
Exports:
Coffee, bananas, cocoa, sugar, beef, manufactured goods
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