| NAME: |
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| LOCATION: |
Central & South America |
| GOVERNMENT: |
Democratic Republic |
| OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: |
Spanish is the official language and spoken throughout the country. English, Creole, and Indian languages are spoken as well. |
| MAJOR RELIGION(S): |
Roman Catholic 77%, various form of Christianity 16%, other 7% includes Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish, and Agnostic.
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| MAJOR ETHNIC GROUPS: |
94% European and Mestizos, 3% Afro-Costa Ricans, 1% Amerindian, 1% ethnic Chinese. |
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