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Brief information of geography, economy, government, and culture.
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Extractions: A range of active volcanoes runs through the center of the country, continuing north into Nicaragua. Much of the country was once covered with dense forests and jungles although most of this has been cut down to provide farmland. There has been a concerted effort to preserve what is left of the tropical forests by creating a national park system. Costa Rica is famous for its great diversity of tropical flora and fauna with more than 400,000 different species thought to exist there. The economy of Costa Rica has in the past been dependent on the production and export of bananas and coffee. While these agricultural products, including the production of sugarcane and beef, are still important to the economy, tourism, manufacturing and services have gained importance as the economy has diversified. Due in part to the political stability and the educated work force, foreign companies are investing in Costa Rica. However, Costa Rica still has serious development needs in both urban and rural areas.
Costa Rica, Government
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Extractions: Sign in Search Community Gallery ... ezShop by Christopher Baker Home Travel Costa Rica ... CR Handbook : One Article ORGANIZATION Government Branches Costa Rica is a democratic republic, as defined by the 1949 Constitution, which guarantees all citizens and foreigners equality before the law, the right to own property, the right of petition and assembly, freedom of speech, and the right to habeas corpus. As in the United States, the government is divided into independent executive, legislative, and judicial branches, with "separation of powers" consecrated under Article 9 of the Constitution (none of the powers, for example, can delegate to another the exercise of its functions). In 1969 an amendment ruled that neither the incumbent president nor any former president may be reelected (they must also be secular citizens; i.e. not a priest). The executive branch is composed of the president, two vice presidents, and a cabinet of 17 members called the Council of Government (Consejo de Gobierno). Legislative power is vested in the National Assembly
Costa Rica. The World Factbook. 2001
Includes maps; brief history; and information about geography, people, government, economy, transportation, and military.
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Information on the history, geography, people and government.
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Extractions: Costa Rica is home to one of the oldest democracies in the Americas. The country has been noted for its friendliness and preoccupation with peace. Its policy of active neutrality has twice earned it the nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1987 this prestigious award was presented to then-president of the Republic Dr. Oscar Arias. This, the fact that over a quarter of its territory enjoys protection in the ever-growing network of national parks and reserves, its continued dedication to environmental protection, and many other reasons answer why Costa Rica has repeatedly been referred to as the Switzerland of the Americas. CLIMATE Two recognized seasons; commonly called the Dry Season (December to April) and the Wet Season (May to November). We prefer to call the "wet" season the Green Season because the countryside comes alive like the springtime in temperate climates. The Atlantic coast has no well-defined dry season.
Costa Rica - Consular Information Sheet
ENTRY AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS Effective May 1, 2003, the government of costa Ricawill require that all US citizens present passports valid for at least ninety
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Extractions: Consular Information Sheet This information is current as of today, Costa Rica January 29, 2003 COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Costa Rica is a middle-income, developing country with a strong democratic tradition. Tourist facilities are extensive and generally adequate. The capital is San Jose. English is widely spoken. ENTRY AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS: Effective May 1, 2003, the Government of Costa Rica will require that all U.S. citizens present passports valid for at least ninety days in order to enter Costa Rica. The Government of Costa Rica has advised that, until that date, adult U.S. citizen will be permitted to enter Costa Rica upon presentation of a U.S. birth certificate and photo identification. The Government of Costa Rica has further advised that minors who are traveling with both parents will also be permitted to enter Costa Rica upon presentation of a U.S. birth certificate and photo identification. Minors traveling alone or with only one parent will need to present a passport. The State Department strongly recommends that every U.S. citizen travel on a valid U.S. passport even though lesser documentation may be required by the country of destination. Entry procedures in Costa Rica are currently in flux, and some U.S. citizens who have tried to enter Costa Rica without valid passports have been denied entry and returned to the United States.
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Extractions: Country Info Costa Rica Introduction Costa Rica General Data Costa Rica Maps Costa Rica Culture ... Costa Rica Time and Date Costa Rica Economy Back to Top The economy of Costa Rica remains basically agricultural, although manufacturing industries have been expanding since the early 1960s. In an effort to introduce economic diversity, more emphasis has been given to the raising of livestock. Overall living conditions are high by Latin American standards, and the country has a large middle class. Between 1970 and 1987, Costa Rica received about $1.2 billion in loans and grants from the United States. In 1998 annual budget figures showed revenues of $ 2.9 billion and expenditures of $ 3 billion. Costa Rica is neither rich, as its name (Rich Coast) implies, nor as poor as many of its neighbours. The country's wealth is better distributed among all social classes than elsewhere in Central America. Through the 1980s, the standard of living declined somewhat as a result of economic stagnation and inflation, and Costa Rica lost to Panama its place as the Central American country with the highest per capita gross national product. Costa Rica's basically stable economy depends on tourism, agriculture, and electronics exports. Poverty has been substantially reduced over the past 15 years, and a strong social safety net has been put into place. Foreign investors remain attracted by the country's political stability and high education levels, and tourism continues to bring in foreign exchange. However, traditional export sectors have not kept pace. Low coffee prices and an overabundance of bananas have hurt the agricultural sector. The government continues to grapple with its large deficit and massive internal debt and with the need to modernize the state-owned electricity and telecommunications sector.
Costa Rica's Government
The government of costa rica. costa rica is a democratic republic.Under the 1949 constitution, all citizens are guaranteed equality
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Extractions: Costa Rica is a democratic republic. Under the 1949 constitution, all citizens are guaranteed equality before the law, the right to own property, the right of petititon and assembly, freedom of speech and the right of habeas corpus. The constitution also divides the government into independent executive, legislative and judicial branches. The executive branch is composed of the president, two vice presidents and a cabinet. The legislature is the National Assembly, composed of 57 members (diputados) elected by proportional representation. National elections are held every four years, on the first Sunday of February. Under a constitutional amendment enacted in 1969, a president may serve only one four-year term during his lifetime. Diputados also are elected for four years and may serve a second term four years after the first ends. The largest political party is the National Liberation Party (PLN). Its main rival is the more conservative Social Christian Unity Party. Information supplied by the Green Arrow Guide [General Information Menu [TravelNet Top Menu]
General Information About Costa Rica
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Extractions: Religion - More than 90 percent of Costa Ricans are Roman Catholic. Geography of Costa Rica T he country is divided by a backbone of volcanoes and mountains, an extension of the Andes-Sierra Madre chain which runs along the western side of the Americas. Costa Rica has four distinct cordilleras or mountain ranges Guanacaste and Tilaran in the north, Central and Talamanca in the south. Costa Rica is part of the Pacific "Rim of Fire" and has seven of the isthmus's 42 active volcanoes plus dozens of dormant or extinct cones. Earth tremors and small quakes shake the country from time to time. The last major quake hit on April 22, 1991. Centered on the Caribbean side southeast of San Jose, it measured 7.4 on the Richter scale. The country's highest point is Mt. Chirripo (3,797 meters). The capital, San Jose, and the neighboring major cities of Alajuela and Heredie lies in the middle of the Meseta Central (Central Valley). Almost two-thirds of the nation's population live in this small, fertile valley. The Pacific coastal plain is much narrower than its Caribbean counterpart. Both coasts are lined with white and black sand beaches.
GeographyIQ - World Atlas - North America - Costa Rica - Government Facts And Fi
costa rica government (Facts). Country name conventional long formRepublic of costa rica conventional short form costa rica
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Extractions: local short form: Costa Rica Government type: democratic republic Capital: San Jose Administrative divisions: 7 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia); Alajuela, Cartago, Guanacaste, Heredia, Limon, Puntarenas, San Jose Independence: 15 September 1821 (from Spain) National holiday: Independence Day, 15 September (1821) Constitution: 7 November 1949 Legal system: based on Spanish civil law system; judicial review of legislative acts in the Supreme Court; has accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal and compulsory Executive branch: chief of state: President Miguel Angel RODRIGUEZ (since 8 May 1998); First Vice President Astrid FISCHEL Volio (since 8 May 1998), Second Vice President Elizabeth ODIO Benito (since 8 May 1998); note - president is both the chief of state and head of government
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Extractions: Costa Rica is a democratic republic with a strong system of constitutional checks and balances. Executive responsibilities are vested in a president, who is the country's center of power. There also are two vice presidents and a 15-member cabinet. The president and 57 Legislative Assembly deputies are elected for 4-year terms. A constitutional amendment approved in 1969 limits presidents and deputies to one term, although a deputy may run again for an Assembly seat after sitting out a term. The electoral process is supervised by an independent Supreme Electoral Tribunala commission of three principal magistrates and six alternates selected by the Supreme Court of Justice. Judicial power is exercised by the Supreme Court of Justice, composed of 22 magistrates selected for renewable 8-year terms by the Legislative Assembly, and subsidiary courts. A Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court, established in 1989, reviews the constitutionality of legislation and executive decrees and all habeas corpus warrants. The offices of the Comptroller General of the Republic, the Solicitor General, and the Ombudsman exercise oversight of the government. The Comptroller General's office has a statutory responsibility to scrutinize all but the smallest public sector contracts and strictly enforces procedural requirements.
Costa Rica's Government And Economy
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Extractions: Search Site: The government is comprised of three branches, with checks and balances. The branches are: Legislative (Unicameral), Executive (President and 2 Vice Presidents) and Judicial. The presidential term is 4 years and re-election is prohibited. In addition to the above, a fourth branch of power is exercised during the electoral process. Elected in 2002, the current President of Costa Rica is Abel Pacheco. In 1949, the Costa Rican Constitution abolished a standing army. An agricultural country, its principal exports are coffee, bananas, cocoa, sugar, lumber and wood products and beef.
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Costa Rica - Government, History, Population, Geography And Maps
The government thus faces a formidable set of problems to curb inflation, reduce theanticipated attraction of other hightech firms to costa rica will help
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About Costa Rica -Government
ABOUT costa rica. government. government of costa rica. The governmentof costa rica is very similar to that of the United States as
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Extractions: Government of Costa Rica T he government of Costa Rica is very similar to that of the United States as there are three branches of government: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. Costa Rica celebrated its 100th anniversary of democracy in 1989 and has been twelve times nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. A democratic republic, all citizens are guaranteed equality before the law in addition to freedom of speech, petition, and assembly. The constitution also extends its guarantee of freedoms to all foreigners living in Costa Rica (with the exception of voting privileges.) In addition to the three branches of government, there is also a Supreme Tribunal of Elections which holds the responsibility and authority to organize and supervise national elections. This is evidence of the value Costa Rica places upon voting rights and free and fair elections. The red, white, and blue Costa Rican flag has great meaning to the Costa Rican people. The red represents the warmth of the people, their love of life, the blood shed for freedom, and generosity. The white stand for clear thinking, happiness, wisdom, and peace. The blue represents the sky, opportunity, perseverance, and spiritual ideals.
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ABC Country Book Of Costa Rica - Government Flag, Map, Economy, Geography, Clima
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Extractions: chief of state and head of government: President Jose Maria FIGUERES Olsen (since 8 May 1994); First Vice President Rodrigo OREAMUNO Blanco (since 8 May 1994); Second Vice President Rebeca GRYNSPAN Mayufis (since 8 May 1994); election last held 6 February 1994 (next to be held February 1998); results - President FIGUERES (PLN party) 49.7%, Miquel Angel RODRIGUEZ (PUSC party) 47.5%
Costa Rica 1992 - Introduction Geography People Government Economy Communication
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Costa Rica 2001 - Introduction Geography People Government Economy Communication
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Melina Farm Of Costa Rica - Government Approved Reforestation Investor Residency
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Extractions: REFORESTATION INVESTOR RESIDENCY PROJECT You can legally and permanently reside and do business in Costa Rica through this unique reforestation project. Forestales Alegria, S.A. is the first reforestation project in Costa Rica to qualify under the new environmental law No. 7575 as an authorized investor residency visa program. Individuals who invest in Forestales Alegria, S.A. can apply for a Investor Residency Status(similar to a U.S."green card") which allows them to reside in Costa Rica permanently with most of the rights and privileges of a Costa Rican citizen. Investors will also receive registered title ownership of land, a return on their investment and, tax free income in Costa Rica. We call the mature and beautiful Forestales Alegria forest the Melina Farm or "Melina". There are only 50 select investment parcels now available in the Melina Farm. Join us in an investment that will provide you with income, a contribution to the environment, and the ability to enjoy the "Pura Vida" (good life) in ecology conscientious and safe Costa Rica

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