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The Central American Common Market (CACM) fosters economic integration among Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, promoting trade and regional development. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Community of Democracies (CD), established in 2000, promotes and upholds democratic principles through cooperation among its member states. It focuses on free elections, the rule of law, and civil society empowerment. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: Central America Official name: Republic of Costa Rica Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1838 / 1838 Capital city: San José Population: 4.6 million / 233 people per sq mile (90 people per sq km) Total land area: 19,730 square miles (51,100 square km) Language(s) spoken: Spanish (official language), English …