Costa Rica

Languages:

Costa Rica is a Central American country with a population of over 5 million people. Spanish is the official language of the country and is spoken by the vast majority of the population. Costa Rican Spanish has its own unique vocabulary and pronunciation, and is different from the Spanish spoken in other Spanish-speaking countries. The country also has several indigenous languages, with the most spoken being Bribrí, Cabécar, and Ngäbere. According to the country's 2011 census, approximately 2.4% of the population speaks an indigenous language.

Religion:

Costa Rica is a predominantly Christian country, with over 70% of the population identifying as Christian. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination in the country, with approximately 50% of the population belonging to the Church. Protestantism is the second-largest Christian denomination, with various Protestant denominations accounting for approximately 25% of the population. Other religions in Costa Rica include Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Bahá'í Faith, each accounting for less than 1% of the population. The country is known for its religious diversity and tolerance, with various religious groups living in peace and harmony.

Ethnic Groups:

White or Mestizo 83.6%, Mulatto 6.7%, Indigenous 2.4%, Black of African descent 1.1%, other 1.1%, none 2.9%, unspecified 2.2% (2011 est.)