Republica de Costa Rica Azel Kussainova Astana Toastmasters Club May 6, 2010
Fact sheet Capital (and the largest city) – San Jose Official language – Spanish –Recognized regional languages – Mekatelyu Ethnic Groups – 94% Caucasian, 3% Black, 1% Amerindian, 1% Chinese Government – Constitutional Democracy Area Total – 51,100 km2 (128 th ) Population – 4,509,290 (119 th, May 2009 estimate) GDP 2009 estimate –Total - $ bln –Per capita - $10,579 Currency – Costa Rican colon (USD1=510 colon, EUR1=680 colon)
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Thanks for attention! Vivan siempre el trabajo y la paz! Long live work and piece!