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Costa Rica is considered a relatively small country with an area that measures 51,100 square kilometers. For reference, Costa Rica is slightly smaller than West Virginia. The country borders both Nicaragua and Panama; it is open on both sides leading to the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. This is a major geographical benefit for Costa Rica because not only is it not a landlocked country as are in South America but it allows for more exporting and importing trades internally and externally for a small country this is very beneficial. The coasts and beaches that border Costa Rica are also very popular for tourists and bring in large amounts of profit every year. The climate and temperature of Costa Rica varies between different zones; the torrid zone averages eighty to ninety degrees fahrenheit, the temperate zone averages seventy five to eighty degrees fahrenheit and the cold zone averages forty one to fifty nine degrees fahrenheit. The climate and rainfall varies between the different regions. Costa Rica is a very diverse country, from its vegetation to its animals. With over 500,000 species found in Costa Rica more than seven percent are endemic to the country. Some of the animals found in the country include; sloths, flying squirrels, monkeys, Armadillos, Doves, toucans, snakes, alligators and countless others! Based on a geographical perspective Costa Rica has fourteen main rivers most of which lead into the Nicoya gulf and many large plains such as the Northern Lowlands and the Northern Central Plains. Overall Costa Rica is a geographically dense country with countless species, many rivers and an impressive amount of climate zones.