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While Costa Ricans enjoy high levels of well-being, foreign investors can enjoy high returns in a country that is leveraging its potential as a competitive... May 29, 2015
Industry & Trade | North America & Caribbean | Costa Rica
With the VII Summit of the Americas now upon us, the promise that it will deliver a historic opportunity to revitalize hemispheric relations heats up Apr 10, 2015
Government | North America & Caribbean | South America | Costa Rica | Chile | Panama | Antigua and Barbuda | Mexico
President of the Costa Rican-American Chamber of Commerce, Humberto Pacheco, says that while the government has many challenges to face in improving the... Sep 12, 2014
Industry & Trade | North America & Caribbean | Costa Rica
From the immigration process to setting up home, ARCR give comprehensive support to foreigners relocating to Costa Rica Sep 14, 2011
Tourism & Culture | North America & Caribbean | Costa Rica
High-end, custom-designed adventure packages and activities are the specialty of Albee Adventures Sep 14, 2011
Tourism & Culture | North America & Caribbean | Costa Rica
EPR’s SIEPAC project is uniting six nations with a reliable and ample energy supply Sep 14, 2011
Energy | North America & Caribbean | Costa Rica
Costa Rica is the poster child for sustainable development and environmental conservation, having pioneered the concept decades ago and made phenomenal... Sep 14, 2011
Industry & Trade | North America & Caribbean | Costa Rica
Famous for its beaches, biodiversity, and environmentally friendly outlook, Costa Rica is a great deal more than just a paradisiacal vacation destination Sep 14, 2011
Industry & Trade | North America & Caribbean | Costa Rica
Whereas 50 years ago Costa Rica’s economy was based on fruit for local consumption and coffee for export, today it boasts global players in sectors... Sep 14, 2011
Industry & Trade | North America & Caribbean | Costa Rica
Costa Rica boasts a tremendously diversified portfolio of exports and markets, thanks to numerous FTAs, incentivizing policies, and overall competitiveness... Sep 14, 2011
Industry & Trade | North America & Caribbean | Costa Rica
Recipient of US$1.3 billion in FDI annually, Costa Rica outpaces China, Brazil, and Mexico in FDI per capita. Free trade zones, stability, and quality... Sep 14, 2011
Industry & Trade | North America & Caribbean | Costa Rica
Multi-million dollar upgrades are already under way but large-scale investment and joint ventures are needed to boost the nation’s transport infrastructure... Sep 14, 2011
Infrastructure | North America & Caribbean | Costa Rica
An ambitious project of more than $1 billion is being undertaken by APM Terminals to expand... Jan 15, 2015
The Technical Secretary of the National Concessions Council of Costa Rica explains that... Dec 01, 2014
The United World team met with Carlos Segnini to discuss the moment the Ministry of Public... Nov 03, 2014
Costa Rica faces the challenge of improving its infrastructure with the goal of significantly... Oct 28, 2014
The United World team met with Jorge Abadia Pozuelo, Country Director of Movistar Costa... Oct 07, 2014
United World met with Victor García Talavera to talk about the moment telecommunications... Oct 01, 2014
The United World team met with Elías Soley to talk about the moment the Costa Rican... Sep 26, 2014
The United World team met with Alexander Mora to talk about the moment Costa Rica’s... Sep 18, 2014
The United World team met with Manuel Gonzalez Sanz to talk about foreign policy in Costa... Sep 11, 2014
LOCATION:
Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Nicaragua and Panama
POPULATION:
4,576,562 update paises set descripcion = July 2011 est.)
Country comparison to the world: 123
CAPITAL:
Name: San Jose
AREA - comparative:
Slightly smaller than West Virginia
CLIMATE:
Tropical and subtropical; dry season update paises set descripcion = December to April); rainy season update paises set descripcion = May to November); cooler in highlands
GDP - composition by sector:
Agriculture: 6.5%
Industry: 22.5%
Services: 71% update paises set descripcion = 2010 est.)
AGRICULTURE - products:
Bananas, pineapples, coffee, melons, ornamental plants, sugar, corn, rice, beans, potatoes; beef, poultry, dairy; timber
INDUSTRIES:
Microprocessors, food processing, medical equipment, textiles and clothing, construction materials, fertilizer, plastic products
EXPORTS:
$9.375 billion update paises set descripcion = 2010 est.)
Country comparison to the world: 90
$8.838 billion update paises set descripcion = 2009 est.)
EXPORTS - commodities:
Bananas, pineapples, coffee, melons, ornamental plants, sugar; beef; seafood; electronic components, medical equipment
EXPORTS - partners:
US 35.9%, China 8.8%, Netherlands 6.8%, Panama 4.6% update paises set descripcion = 2009)
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