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Costa Rica
Costa Rica at a glance
Population: 4 million (2005e)
Capital: San José
Currency: Colone
Language: Spanish (official)
Literacy: 94.8% (94.7%M/95%F)
Life Expectancy: 73M/78F
UN Development Index (2005):
47 / 177 countries
Source: International Trade Canada
Country Information
Costa Rica Fact Sheet
From International Trade Canada, this page provides up to date background information on Costa Rica including political and economic data .
CIA World Factbook
The best site for a quick overview of Costa Rica. Includes basic information on geography, people, government, economy, transportation and more.
US Department of State
Provides some basic background information as well as a brief history of events in Costa Rica.
Resources for Canadians
Tips for business travelers
Find tips including business etiquette and protocol for business travelers to Costa Rica.
Canadian Embassy in Costa Rica
Provides information for Canadians and Costa Ricans.
Costa Rica Travel Report
The current travel report from the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Sources of project financing - Costa Rica
A list of possible sources of funding.
Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement
Find the complete text for the Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement and the tariff schedules for both countries. The product HS Codes and corresponding tariffs can be found on this site or go here (Canada) or here (Costa Rica) for the PDF file.
