Costa Rica

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Oksana is a model/artist/actress living in Costa Rica

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The Caribbean region of Costa Rica stands out for its variety of aquatic ecosystems and its beautiful white and black sand beaches,

providing an ideal setting for activities such as sport fishing, snorkeling, and sun bathing. The Pacific coast concentrates big tourist

centers and its beaches are very popular for surfing, for example Esterillos, Jaco, Hermosa, Boca Barranca. In the Golfito region,

near the Marino Ballena National Park, surfing fans can find the famous "long lefthander wave."

All photos by Oksana

Costa Rica occupies a privileged spot in the heart

of Central America. While its territory of 19,652 square miles touches both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the country is surprisingly accessible -

one can travel from coast to coast in just three

hours by car (or 45 minutes by plane).

U.S.-COSTA RICAN RELATIONS
The United States and Costa Rica have a history of close and friendly relations based on respect for democratic government, human freedoms

free trade, and other shared values. The country consistently supports the U.S. in international fora, especially in the areas of democracy and

human rights. Costa Rica co-sponsored the Resolution on Cuba at the 60th session of the UN Commission on Human Rights. Law enforcement

cooperation, particularly efforts to stem the flow of illegal drugs to the U.S., has been exemplary.