Costa Rica The country’s official name is Republica de Costa Rica or Republic of Costa Rica. In Spanish Costa Rica means “rich coast”. You will find the country in Central America. Both water and land surround it. The Pacific Ocean is to the west and the Caribbean Sea is to the east. North of Costa Rica is Nicaragua and the country of Panama is south of it. There are 3 geographical regions in Costa Rica. …showed first 75 words of 988 total…

…showed last 75 words of 988 total…the Switzerland of South America. Also, like Switzerland, they have and continue to avoid conflict with others. They even abolished their army in 1949. One problem that does continue to rise is the use and trafficking of drugs. Crack cocaine is a drug that is rising in both areas. I think their industry in tourism will continue to rise to help them financially. Their successful government and politeness of the people has boosted their tourism alone.