Politics In Costa Rica

The politics of Costa Rica take place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Costa Rica is both the head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Legislative Assembly. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. Costa Rica is a republic with a strong system of constitutional checks and balances

Then and Now Pics

As you may know, many countries has changed since the land was discovered. Costa Rica is no exception in this matter. The following will show some then and now pics. You get to decide whether this change is positive or negative to the land and community.

This is an image of the capital of Costa Rica, San Jose. The date of this image is not given, however, educators assume that this image is a present-day due to globalization and industrialization.

Frequently Asked Questions About Costa Rica

Where is Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is on the borderline of both the Caribbean Sea and North of the Pacific Ocean. It is in the middle of Central America bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Pananma to the southeast.

What is Costa Rica's relationship with the United States?

"The United States and Costa Rica have a history of friendly relations based respect for a democratic government, free trade, and other shared values. Costa Rica generally supports the United States in international forums especially in the areas of democracy and human rights".