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Capital: San José
Area: 51,100 sq km / 19,735 sq ml
Language: Spanish
Currency: Colón
Population: 3,896,092
Life expectancy: 73 (men), 78 (women)
Literacy rate: 93%
Religions: 90% Roman Catholic
Physical features: High central plateau and tropical coasts, was once entirely forested, containing an estimated 5% of the earth's flora and fauna
Ethnic distribution: About 97% of Euopean decent (mainly Spanish), 2% African decent
Exports: Coffee, bananas, cocoa, sugar, beef, manufactured goods
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