After hundreds of [?], Costa Rica gained its independence from [?] in 1821, and became a true Central America success story.
It has excellent cash [?] such as coffee and strong technology and tourism industries. Costa Rica has a high of living, especially when to other nearby countries.
Dominated by mountain ranges that have many volcanoes, [?] has suffered through [?] share of eruptions, as well as devastating earthquakes.
Costa Rica [?] a stunning land, with much of it in forest. The coastal areas are ringed with mangrove swamps, and beautiful white, sand beaches.
The overall climate is generally hot and rainy, with moderating conditions in the higher elevations. The [?] language of this country is Spanish. About 76% of its [?] is Roman Catholic. The capital is San Jose.