Religion: 85% Roman Catholic, 14% Protestant
Government: Democracy
President: Oscar Arias Sánchez (2004-2008)
Economy Facts GDP: US$26 billion
GDP per head: US$7100
Inflation: 10.8%
Annual growth: 7%
Major industries: Toursim, coffee, bananas, sugar, food processing, textiles and clothing, construction materials, fertilizer, plastic products.
Major trading partners: USA, Germany, Italy, Japan, Guatemala, Mexico
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