Costa Rica

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Costa Rica is a Central American country that borders Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south and has a population of approximately 5 million inhabitants, with great tourist potential that is valued as one of the most visited international destinations in the world. It is also known for its democracy, peace, and for not having an army since 1948.

Although the country is small and covers only 0.03% of the planet's surface (less than the Community of Valencia and Catalonia combined), it has the privilege of being the habitat of 5% of the existing biodiversity in the whole world. 25.58% of its territory is protected under various forms of conservation. As a curious fact, in 2021, Costa Rica covered 99.92% of its electricity demand with renewable energy.

The wealth of Costa Rica also lies in its friendly, educated, supportive and talented people; that defends health, education, innovation and the environment. The country of Pura Vida: Costa Rica ranks first worldwide as "the happiest country in the world," according to the Planet Happiness Index. Costa Rica is the cradle of innovation in the coffee sector when it comes to processing processes and sustainability. More than 70% of the coffee in Costa Rica is produced under actions of adaptation and mitigation of greenhouse gases.