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- Language : Spanish
- Currency: Costa Rican colón.
- Time zone: GMT - 6 (daylight saving is not observed).
- Climate: Tropical climate, with many microclimates by region depending on elevation, rainfall and geography.
- Rainfall: Annual rainfall ranges from 50 inches in the north to 170 inches in the south
- Health: Risk of Zika virus, Dengue Fever and Chikinyungha, particularly in rainy season. Bite avoidance is recommended by covering up and applying mosquito repellent with at least 20% DEET. For more information on health and recommended vaccines see www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
- Visas: UK Visitors do not require visas for stays of up to 30 days in Costa Rica.
- Travel Advice: Current Travel Advice for Costa Rica can be found at www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/costa-rica
- International Airport Departure Tax: US$29 payable in US dollars, local colones or by credit card.
- Taxes: Sales Tax (on goods and services) is 13%
- Government type: Parliamentary Democracy
- Population: 4.9 million
- Electricity: 110 volts AC (Same as US)
- Capital: San José
- Major Exports: Coffee, Bananas, Pineapples
