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A CONCENTRATED NATION DISTINGUISHED BY THE VALUE OF WHAT WE CREATECosta Rica has proven to be a concentrated nation, distinguished by the value of what we create: innovation and competitiveness set us apart.51,100 km2total area. Almost as big as the state of West Virginia in the USA.Englishis our second language but we also speak up to ten more.5 millionpeople live here.Colón (¢)is the country’s oficialcurrency. The dollar is commonly used as well.$16,142GDP per capita PPP. One of the highest in the region.24 °Caverage temperature all year round. Lovely, don't you think?
