14/11/2025
Did you know that Costa Rica, also known as the Green Jewel of Central America, is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet. Despite its small size, it houses about 5% of the world's biodiversity and is a global model in environmental conservation and renewable energy.
Overview of Costa Rica
• 🌍 Location: Central America
• 🏛️ Capital: San Jose
• 👥 Population: ~5.2 million inhabitants
• 💰 Currency: Costa Rican Columbus (CRC)
• 🌤️ Weather: Tropical humid with dry and rainy seasons
• 🏞️ Geography: Mountainous, with rainforests, volcanoes and two coasts: one in the Pacific and one in the Caribbean
- Costa Rica Borders.
• 🇳🇮 Nicaragua to the north
• 🇵🇦 Panama to the Southeast
• 🌊 Eastern Caribbean Sea
• 🌊 Pacific Ocean to the west
- Interesting facts from Costa Rica
1. Hasn't had an army since 1948; its resources are spent on education and health.
2. The Arenal Volcano is one of the most famous and active in the country.
3. More than 25% of its territory is protected in national parks.
4. It is one of the happiest countries in the world, according to the Happy Planet Index.
5. The typical greeting "Pure Vida" represents the Costa Rican philosophy of enjoying life and nature.
