The minimum you must know
The Republic of Costa Rica has not had a military since the conclusion of the country's internal civil conflict in the mid 1800s. And the country has mostly enjoyed peace ever since. It's a densely populated coastal area between Panama and Nicaragua in Central America. Similarly to neighboring countries, Costa Rica was overwhelmed by immigration heading north, which has subsided over the past few years. But the county remains an appealing potential security partner to the United States because the continent is very narrow there, and consequently one of the easiest places to create implement border controls.
Arnoldo Ricardo André Tinoco
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Worship
Costa Rica
79th Session of the United Nations
Costa Rica is still developing but advancing quickly enough for the population to feel content there.
