Costa Rica Hotels

  Costa Rica, Costa Rica is a small Central American country name means rich coast. Latin America is one of the most important point. Nicaragua is located in the south. Geographical coordinates: 10 00 N, 84 00 W Map: Central Caribbean Area: Total: 51.100 km ² Land: 50.660 sq km Water: 440 sq km Boundaries: total: 639 km Border countries: Nicaragua 309 km, Panama 330 km Coastline: 1.290 km Terrain: narrow coastal strip on the east by rising ground within the backbone of the country is left to raise. Antillean elevations covering a wider area will descend gently to the plain. Height above sea level: Lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m Highest point: Cerro Chirripo 3.810 m Natural resources: hydropower Land use: Suitable for agriculture: 6% Permanent crops: 5% Meadows and pastures: 46% Forests: 31% Other: 12% (1993 est.) Irrigated land: 1.200 sq km (1993 est.) Natural hazards: occasional earthquakes, emerging, along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean hurricanes are active, during the rainy season floods and landslides in the lower part is seen there is volcanic activity. Economy overview: Costa Rica's tourism, agriculture and electronics exports are based on a stable economy. In the last fifteen years has reduced poverty levels and a strong social security is provided.