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Costa Rica

Costa Rica · CRI · North America

Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Costa Rica is a Central American nation celebrated for its stable democracy, commitment to environmental protection, and thriving ecotourism industry. The country has made significant strides in sustainable development and boasts a high quality of life. Its economy is diversified, including medical devices and agriculture.

Leadership

Rodrigo Chaves Robles

President

GOVERNMENT: Unitary presidential republic

Economy

GDP

$87.0B

GDP per Capita

$16.5K

GDP Growth

+3.2%

Inflation

2.8%

Unemployment

7.2%

TourismAgriculture (bananas, pineapples, coffee)Medical devicesElectronics

Trade

Key Exports

Medical instrumentsBananasPineapplesCoffeeIntegrated circuits

Key Imports

PetroleumMachineryVehiclesElectronicsChemicals

Top Partners

United StatesNetherlandsChinaMexicoGuatemala

Headlines (8)

EUROPE SAYSAug 9

New species of tree frog: Nocturnal 'coffee frog' discovered in Costa Rica

Malay MailAug 8

New tiny frog species discovered in Costa Rican coffee fields

CBS NewsAug 8

Costa Rica's recently discovered "coffee frogs" sing in plantations, but pesticides threaten them

Times of IndiaAug 8

Meet Costa Rica's tiny 'coffee frog,' a nocturnal species found living among coffee shrubs

The Manila TimesAug 8

‘Coffee frog’ discovered in Costa Rica

Essentially SportsAug 7

Dale Jr. Hilariously Compares His Daughters’ Heartwarming Vacation Surprise to ‘Renewing a Subscription’

The TribuneAug 6

Indian Ambassador Sumit Seth bids farewell to Panama President Jose Raul Mulino, discusses scholarships, development projects and bilateral ties

riotimesonlineAug 9