Costa Rica

Located in Central America, Costa Rica borders Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the southeast, sharing maritime boundaries with Ecuador near Cocos Island. The nation's capital, San José, anchors a population of approximately five million people within a territory of roughly 51,180 square kilometers. Economically, the country operates as a stable presidential republic with a GDP of $169.034 billion in purchasing power parity, ranking 90th globally. Its economy is characterized by a high Human Development Index of 0.833 and a permanent abolition of the standing military, fostering an environment conducive to sustainable growth and international trade.