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Costa Rica
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Key Facts
Climate
tropical and subtropical; dry season (December to April); rainy season (May to November); cooler in highlands
Coastline
1,290 km
Government type
presidential republic
Natural resources
hydropower
Terrain
coastal plains separated by rugged mountains including over 100 volcanic cones, of which several are major active volcanoes