Costa+Rica

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 Geography: Coastal plains seperated by rugged mountains including over 100 volcanic cones, of which several are major volcanoes.

Capital: San Jose`

Climate: Tropical and subtropical; dry season (December to April); rainy season (May to November); cooler in highlands.

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Area: 51,100 square km

Population: 4,253,877 people

Major Export: Coffee, bananas, pineapples, melons, ornamental plants, sugar, seafood, electronic components

Major Import: Raw Materials, petroleum, machinery, industrial capital goods

Religion: Roman Catholic 76.3%, Evangelical 13.7%, Jehovah's Witnesses 1.3%, Other Protestant 0.7%, Other 4.8%, None 3.2%

Important Cities: Libera, Puntarenas, Puerto Limon, Caldera

Culture Notes: Costa Rican music rythmn known as Tambito. Cuisines are combined of Spanish, Anerican, Caribbean, and Southern America. Their holidays are mostly church related including Easter Holy Week, Christmas, and New Years.