* Population: 4.5 million (UN, 2007)
* Capital: San Jose
*Area: 51,100 sq. km. (19,730 sq. miles)
* Major languages: Spanish (official), English
* Major religion: Christianity
* Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 81 years (women) (UN)
* Monetary unit:Costa Rican colon 
* Main exports: Coffee, bananas, sugar, textiles, electronic components, electricity
* GNI per capita: US$4,590 (World Bank, 2006)
* Internet domain: .cr
* International dialing code: +506

courtesy of BBC News at bbcnews.com

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