Costa Rica
The Republic of Costa Rica is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south-southeast, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, and by the Caribbean Sea to the east. Costa Rica is seen as an example of political stability in the region, and sometimes refered to as the "Switzerland of Central America." Costa Rica has no army.
Famous Costa Ricans
- Franklin Chang Diaz, astronaut
- Oscar Arias, Nobel Peace Prize winner (1987) and Costa Rica President (1986-1990)
- Claudia Poll, Olympic Gold Medallist
- Chavela Vargas, singer
- Maribel Guardia, singer, actress, model
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Geography |
| ► | History |
| ► | Politics |
| ► | Provinces |
| ► | Economy |
| ► | Fauna and flora |
| ► | Demographics |
| ► | Culture |
| ► | Art |
| ► | Famous Costa Ricans |
| ► | See also |
| ► | Reference |
| ► | External links |
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