Full country name: The Republic of Costa Rica

Area: 51,060 sq. km (19,714 sq. mi.)

Population: 4 million

Capital city: San José

People: 85% Mestizo, 10% Indigenous 5% Other

Language(s): Spanish, English Creole, Bribrí, Cabecar

Religion: 76% Roman Catholic, 25% Other (including Protestant)

Government: Democracy

President: Miguel Angel Rodríguez

Currency: The colón

Major industries: Coffee, Beef, and Fruit.

Major trading partners: USA, Mexico