About- Costa RicaMuch has been written about the merits of Costa Rica and what sets it apart from other the countries of Central America. Instead of rehashing it all here, we offer a few of the main benefits which have made it so attractive to travelers, and a couple of links where you can learn more.PeaceYes, it’s true, Costa Rica dissolved it’s army in 1949, and has been politically stable ever since. It’s a member of numerous bodies and establishments related to peaceful endeavors, and is the location of the United Nations University of Peace.ParksCosta Rica protects an astounding 25% of it’s land in parks and reserves. 25%! With only .25% of the world’s landmass, it boasts 5% of the world’s biodiversity, which makes it one of the most biologically important places on the planet.Costa Rica ranks 3rd in Yale University’s 2010 Environmental Performance Index. [W]PeopleHistorically Costa Ricans (Ticos) have been considered the friendliest, best educated people in Central America.According to the 2009 Happy Planet Index, Ticos are the happiest people in the world. [W]The CIA World FactbookWikitravel Costa RicaTourist Information Flamingo • Office Phone: 2 654 4021 • Mobile Phone: 8 377 5701Email: info@infoflamingo.com • Links • Webmaster
About- Costa Rica
Much has been written about the merits of Costa Rica and what sets it
apart from other the countries of Central America. Instead of rehashing it
all here, we offer a few of the main benefits which have made it so
attractive to travelers, and a couple of links where you can learn more.
Peace
Yes, it’s true, Costa Rica dissolved it’s army in 1949,
and has been politically stable ever since. It’s a member
of numerous bodies and establishments related to
peaceful endeavors, and is the location of the United
Nations University of Peace.
Parks
Costa Rica protects an
astounding 25% of it’s land
in parks and reserves. 25%!
With only .25% of the world’s
landmass, it boasts 5% of the
world’s biodiversity, which makes it
one of the most biologically important places on the
planet.
Costa Rica ranks 3rd in Yale University’s 2010
Environmental Performance Index. [W]
People
Historically Costa Ricans (Ticos) have been
considered the friendliest, best educated people in
Central America.
According to the 2009 Happy Planet Index, Ticos
are the happiest people in the world. [W]
The CIA World Factbook
Wikitravel Costa Rica
Tourist Information Flamingo • Office Phone: 2 654 4021 • Mobile Phone: 8 377 5701
Email: info@infoflamingo.com • Links • Webmaster
