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Some facts about Costa Rica, from Global Road Warrior:

• "Located in Central America, tropical Costa Rica has extensive coastlines along both the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. It borders Nicaragua to the north and Panama in the south."
• "Spanish is the official language, with the Central American dialect having a distinct accent and word usage. Additionally, an English-Creole language is spoken along the coast, particularly among blacks, that’s called Mekatelyu or Patua. The country’s native Indians also have several languages, including Cabécar, Bribri, Maléku, Buglere, and Guaymí."
• "A nature lover’s dream, Costa Rica features caves, hot springs, waterfalls, active volcanoes, and a wealth of species that belie the country’s small size. Its incredible biodiversity exceeds both Europe and North America, making the country’s name—“rich coast”—an apt description indeed. The most numerous species include insects, fungi, spiders, and crustaceans, with hundreds of species existing nowhere else on Earth. Monkeys, bats, sloths, jaguars, pumas, and lizards call Costa Rica home, as do hundreds of birds and thousands of butterflies and orchids. The country has 28 national parks and is noted for environmental efforts aimed at preserving its significant biodiversity."
• Read much more about Costa Rica in Global Road Warrior!

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