Costa Rica is known worldwide for its breathtaking beauty, rich biodiversity and ecotourism. In a very small land (51000 km2) it has the most diverse lanscapes such as lush beaches, mountains, volcanoes, rainforests etc
The country also has a reputation for social stability and peace, free education and universal healthcare-
But despite all these Costa Rica has many problems. Along with issues such as machismo and alcoholism, the impact of immigration, especially from neighboring Nicaragua, estimated in one million persons, and a struggling economy has led to widespread unemployment, elderly abandonment, child labor, and an increasing economic gap and is generating many enviromental issues
The country also has a reputation for social stability and peace, free education and universal healthcare-
But despite all these Costa Rica has many problems. Along with issues such as machismo and alcoholism, the impact of immigration, especially from neighboring Nicaragua, estimated in one million persons, and a struggling economy has led to widespread unemployment, elderly abandonment, child labor, and an increasing economic gap and is generating many enviromental issues
