Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a country located in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the southeast. It is famous for its extraordinary biodiversity and commitment to environmental conservation, with over 25% of its territory protected as national parks and nature reserves. The capital, San José, is situated in the Central Valley and offers a mix of historic and modern architecture. Costa Rican culture, known as "tica", is characterized by a peaceful and friendly attitude, with Spanish and indigenous influences. Costa Rica's economy is based on eco-tourism, agriculture (particularly coffee and bananas), and advanced technology. The country is known for its policy of neutrality and for not having an army since 1948. Costa Rica is also famous for its progressive approach to human rights and environmental issues, and for its high quality of life, often ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world. Its beaches, rainforests, volcanoes, and biodiversity attract visitors from all over the globe. Population of Costa Rica from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 4.9 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 5.0 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 5.1 million inhabitants. Capital (San José): Population in 2020: About 1.4 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) San José: ~340,000 Alajuela: ~285,000 Cartago: ~158,000 Heredia: ~123,000 Liberia: ~67,000 Puntarenas: ~102,000 Limón: ~94,000 San Francisco: ~55,000 San Isidro: ~45,000 Curridabat: ~72,000 Number and name of Administrative Divisions: Costa Rica is divided into 7 provinces: San José Alajuela Cartago Heredia Guanacaste Puntarenas Limón GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $61,020 million. 2019: About $61,800 million. 2020: About $57,290 million (estimate). Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $2,400 million. 2019: About $2,900 million. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 53.3%. 2019: About 58.2%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 12.0%. 2019: About 11.4%. 2020: About 20.1% (estimate). Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 2.0%. 2019: About 1.5%. 2020: About 0.7% (estimate).