Culture of Costa Rica
Costa Rica is heavily influenced by Spanish culture. The official language of Costa Rica is Spanish. English is the first foreign language and the second most taught language in Costa Rica. Due to its increasing presence in the demographics and popular culture of the United States, Spanish is widely considered to be the most beneficial second language for a native speaking English. Roman Catholicism is recognized as the most popular religion in Costa Rica with 76.3% of the population who identify with it. But it is total freedom for Cults. http://www.tourism.co.cr/costa-rica-art-and-culture/costa-rica-cultural-heritage/costa-rica-culture.html
Costa Rica has been considered to be the most stable nations in Latin America. The high standard of life and education has attracted the United States and other countries to name them the most hospitable. This has helped Costa Rica become a multicultural society. There are also Jewish, Chinese communities and Immigrates from Nicaragua. Like the United States their political constitution “guarantees equality according to law, for citizens”. The form of government is a democracy that has abolished the army in 1949, now there are more Teachers than Policemen. They are free to attend public school for free and those who can afford to send their children to Private school do so. Costa Rica has a presidential election every 4 years as does the United States. Many Costa Rica’s health services are controlled by the state. http://www.tourism.co.cr/costa-rica-art-and-culture/costa-rica-cultural-heritage/costa-rica-culture.html
Economic and Business Climate
Costa Rica's dependency on tourism, agriculture, and electronics exports has kept their economy stable. Poverty in Costa Rica has been at an estimated 20% for nearly 20 years. The Nicaraguans estimated to be in Costa Rica legally and illegally are an important source of (mostly unskilled) labor, but have become a concern for the...