Costa Rica
Republic of Costa Rica
República de Costa Rica
Flag Coat of arms
 
Capital
(and largest city)		 San José
9°55′N 84°4′W / 9.917°N 84.067°W / 9.917; -84.067
Official language(s) Spanish
Recognised regional languages Mekatelyu, Bribri
Demonym Costa Rican; Tico
Government Constitutional democracy
(Presidential republic)
  President Laura Chinchilla
Independence Declared 
  from Spain September 15, 1821 
  from Mexico October 4, 1824 
  from UPCA March 21, 1847 
  Recognized by Spain May 10, 1850 
Area
  Total 51,100 km2 (128th)
19,653 sq mi 
  Water (%) 0.7
Population
  July 2010 estimate 4,253,897[1] (123rd)
GDP (PPP) 2009 estimate
  Total $48.881 billion[2] 
  Per capita $10,579[2] 
GDP (nominal) 2009 estimate
  Total $29.318 billion[2] 
  Per capita $6,345[2] 
Currency Costa Rican colón (CRC)
Time zone CTZ (UTC-6)
Drives on the right
ISO 3166 code CR
Internet TLD .cr
Calling code

+506

 

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Mario Abreau

 

Winter 2012

If I could describe the program in three words, it would be “Ah-ma-zing.”  It is a very robust program, that perfectly balances work and play.  I have no regrets about the program.  If I could go back and do it again, I would do it in a heartbeat.  It’s an opportunity that can not be passed up.

 

Mario Abreau 

University of South Florida
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