Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Costa Rica - Statistics & Facts
Costa Rica is a country located in Central America, bordering Nicaragua to the North, and Panama to the Southeast. It was first colonized in the 16th century by Spain, from which it gained its independence in the early 19th century, following the Spanish defeat in the Mexican War of Independence when the authorities in Guatemala declared independence of all Central America. The official and predominant language is Spanish.
