21. José María Figueres Olsen Information about the former President of Costa Rica (1994-1998). Includes a biography, philosophy and publications, and news of current activities. http://www.josemariafigueres.org/

22. Costa Rica, Government ORGANIZATION. Government Branches. Costa Rica is a democratic republic, as defined by the 1949 Constitution, which guarantees all citizens and foreigners equality before the http://philip.greenspun.com/cr/moon/government

Government by Christopher Baker Home Travel Costa Rica ... CR Handbook : One Article ORGANIZATION Government Branches Costa Rica is a democratic republic, as defined by the 1949 Constitution, which guarantees all citizens and foreigners equality before the law, the right to own property, the right of petition and assembly, freedom of speech, and the right to habeas corpus. As in the United States, the government is divided into independent executive, legislative, and judicial branches, with "separation of powers" consecrated under Article 9 of the Constitution (none of the powers, for example, can delegate to another the exercise of its functions). In 1969 an amendment ruled that neither the incumbent president nor any former president may be reelected (they must also be secular citizens; i.e. not a priest). The executive branch is composed of the president, two vice presidents, and a cabinet of 17 members called the Council of Government (Consejo de Gobierno). Legislative power is vested in the National Assembly, a unicameral body composed of 57 members elected by proportional representation.

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24. Welcome Page | Page D'accueil Promotes the development of political, trade, economic and cultural relations between Canada and Costa Rica, Honduras and Nicaragua. In English, French and Spanish. http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/costa_rica/

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26. Costa Rica, U.S. Embassy Recent news and announcements, listing of consular and commercial services, and general information on the US. http://usembassy.or.cr/

About the Embassy U.S. Policy Issues U.S. Citizen Services Visas to the U.S. ... Programs and Services Embassy Highlights Ambassador Andrew Congratulates Intel on Being Finalist for Award for Corporate Excellence San Jose-October 14, 2010 Ambassador Andrew and embassy officials visited Intel Costa Rica this morning to tour the company’s innovation center and production facilities. The Ambassador also congratulated Intel on its nomination for the Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence. According to Intel, corporate social responsibility is not a carved out program, but rather a part of the company’s DNA. More Information Share Latest Headlines From the Embassy U.S. Embassy sponsors 2-day speaking tour on “Education as a Tool for Social Mobility and Equal Opportunity” San Jose - October 7, 2010 Embassy San José sponsored a two-day speaker program for Dr. Susan Mayer, Professor at Harris School of Public Policies at the University of Chicago and former Dean of the university. During her visit, Dr. Mayer and Embassy collaborating institution, the Omar Dengo Foundation (FOD), discussed short term partnering projects at three different levels: student exchanges, exchange of researchers and joint programming. At least two concrete initiatives were set for May 2011, one of which will have a regional scope.

27. Costa Rica: History, Geography, Government, And Culture — Infoplease.com Learn about the history, geography and culture of Costa Rica and find statistical and demographic information. http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107430.html

Site Map FAQ in All Infoplease Almanacs Biographies Dictionary Encyclopedia Spelling Checker Daily Almanac for Nov 14, 2010 Search White Pages Skip Navigation Home American Indian Heritage Month ... games, quizzes Editor's Favorites American Indian Heritage Month Veterans Day Most Corrupt Countries in the World Infoplease's Facebook page ... DK Daily Teach Search: Infoplease Info search tips Search: Biographies Bio search tips Share World Countries ... Costa Rica Costa Rica Next Map of Costa Rica Republic of Costa Rica President: Laura Chinchilla (2010) Land area: 19,560 sq mi (50,660 sq km); total area: 19,730 sq mi (51,100 sq km) Population (2010 est.): 4,516,220 (growth rate: 1.3%); birth rate: 16.6/1000; infant mortality rate: 9.7/1000; life expectancy: 77.5; density per sq km: 82 Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Monetary unit: Index Costa Rica Main Page Nobel Peace Prize Winner Again Gains Presidency Republic of Costa Rica Geography This Central American country lies between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south. Its area slightly exceeds that of Vermont and New Hampshire combined. It has a narrow Pacific coastal region. Cocos Island (10 sq mi; 26 sq km), about 300 mi (483 km) off the Pacific Coast, is under Costa Rican sovereignty. Government Democratic republic.

28. Federal Government Jobs In Costa Rica Current Job Listings for US Federal Government Jobs in Costa Rica http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/job-location/costa-rica.html

29. Trámites Y Servicios Del Consulado | Embajada De Costa Rica En DC Describes the workings of this mission, as well as contact information for their Embassy Divisions and the Costa Rican Consulates throughout the United States. http://www.costarica-embassy.org/

English Search this site: Inicio Embajada Consulado Sobre Costa Rica ... Contáctenos Bienvenido (a) Mensaje de la Embajadora Muni Figueres Bienvenidos al sitio web de la Embajada de Costa Rica en los Estados Unidos. Desde el año 1851 Costa Rica y los Estados Unidos han logrado consolidar una estrecha relación..." Ver mensaje completo NOTICIAS COMUNICACIONES 1. FERIADOS / HOLIDAYS Trámites y Servicios del Consulado Costarricenses Visas Servicios Legales ... de C.R en EE.UU. English Culture Costa Rica enjoys a culture of peace and democracy. See more Tourism Costa Rica is one of the world's top tourism destinations. See more Education Costa Rica’s literacy rate is 96%. See more Environment Costa Rica is a leader in the protection of the environment. See more Culture Environment Education ... Tourism Suscríbase A la lista de correos de la embajada Regístrese Registro de costarricense residentes en EE.UU aquí Preguntas Frecuentes Ver listado de preguntas Embassy: 2114 S Street NW, Washington, DC 20008

30. Costa Rica - Government Costa rican government statistics President Laura Chinchilla Miranda First Vice President Dr. Luis Liberman Ginsburg http://www.costarica.com/business/numbers-&-statistics/government/

31. Costa Rica: Government Launches Assault Against Port Workers’ Union Costa Rica Government launches assault against port workers’ union. Workers fighting privatisation solidarity messages needed! Victor Le n, CWI member, Costa Rica http://socialistworld.net/eng/2010/03/0202.html

home publications in your area about us ... links RSS 2.0 deutsch english italiano nederlands polska svenska 2 March 2010 Costa Rica Workers fighting privatisation - solidarity messages needed! Public port authority workers in Costa Rica, and their trade union, SINTRAJAP, are in urgent need of international support. Following the 7 February 2010 general elections, the outgoing neo-liberal administration of Oscar Arias launched an offensive against SINTRAJAP union, which defends the public ownership of the port authority. Please send urgent messages of solidarity to the legally-elected SINTRAJAP Board and to workers defending their ports: soliCR@gmx.net home americas Costa Rica PO Box 3688, London, Britain, E11 1YE Tel: ++ 44 20 8988 8760 Fax: ++ 44 20 8988 8793 cwi@worldsoc.co.uk

32. Costa Rica Government Site Costa Rica government information. Find the info needed easily on our Costa Rica government site including facts on ministerios such as Educacion publica and more. http://www.vacationcity.com/costa-rica/information/government/

Costa Rica Contact Us Special Offers Costa Rica Real Estate ... Shuttle Transfers Things to do! Day Activities Diving Golf Surfing ... Information Costa Rica Government Costa Rica Internet Costa Rica Laws Offices Click to enlarge Click to enlarge Click to enlarge Costa Rica is politically divided into 7 provinces: San Jose (the capital), Alajuela, Heredia, Cartago, Puntarenas, Limon and Guanacaste. They are each ruled by a president appointed governor. Each province is further divided into cantons for a total of 81 cantones and those are divided into 421 distritos or districts, ruled by municipal councils. The role provinces play in government is the allotment of diputados in the Asamblea Legislativa, there is a deputy per 30 000 inhabitants of each province. However, in daily life, this political division has a greater impact than in government: each province has its own identity, and any locals will be quick to tell you why and how they are different. One of the downsides of the highly compartmentalized government is bureaucracy. It is difficult to figure out which department or section is the one in charge of the specific problem you have to deal with. You may be shuttled from one government site to the other, and from window to window. One of the best ways to get to know the ropes is to befriend a tico who works for the government. Not such a difficult task, since about one in four ticos work in state owned businesses or industries. Ticos are known for their friendliness and openness, and they will be very willing to help you understand the ropes in the country. If you have any questions that you don’t find answered on our site, please feel free to contact our relocation experts who will assist you in moving to Costa Rica and finding out the way our government works.

33. Costa Rica Government Type - Government Facts and statistics about the Government type of Costa Rica. Updated as of 2010. http://indexmundi.com/costa_rica/government_type.html

Costa Rica Government type Costa Rica Government Government type: democratic republic Definition: This entry gives the basic form of government. Definitions of the major governmental terms are as follows. (Note that for some countries more than one definition applies.): Absolute monarchy - a form of government where the monarch rules unhindered, i.e., without any laws, constitution, or legally organized oposition. Anarchy - a condition of lawlessness or political disorder brought about by the absence of governmental authority. Authoritarian - a form of government in which state authority is imposed onto many aspects of citizens' lives. Commonwealth - a nation, state, or other political entity founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good. Communist - a system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single - often authoritarian - party holds power; state controls are imposed with the elimination of private ownership of property or capital while claiming to make progress toward a higher social order in which all goods are equally shared by the people (i.e., a classless society). Confederacy (Confederation) - a union by compact or treaty between states, provinces, or territories, that creates a central government with limited powers; the constituent entities retain supreme authority over all matters except those delegated to the central government.

34. Costa Rica Government Politics costa rica golf courses golf resort in costa rica golfing The modern political era essentially began in 1948, after a short civil war. http://www.worldheadquarters.com/cr/government/

costa rica golf courses golf resort in costa rica golfing As a result of the governments commitment to broad social welfare Costa Rica boasts one of the highest standards of living in Latin America. Furthermore, the country has been free of the political strife that has plagued most of its neighbors. The nation has an outstanding record for its respect for human rights and has maintained a strong democratic tradition from 1948 to the present day. The structure of the government is similar to the United States in that it is divided into three branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. The Legislative Assembly is unicameral and has 57 members. Although the Assembly has more influence than elsewhere in Central America, there is a tendency towards excessive rule by executive decree. (It is interesting to note that 33 of 44 presidents from 1821 to 1970 are descendants of three original colonizers.) The president, as well as the legislators( known as diputados) are limited to one four year term. There are two vice-presidents and a series of ministers who are in charge of departments such as the Ministry of Education, Health, Tourism, etc. The Supreme Court has judges that are elected by the Legislative Assembly to six year terms. However the judges can be reelected and often remain in office for life. In 1989 a Constitutional Chamber was created, which is charged with the duty of revising all laws to ascertain whether they respect the essence of the country's constitution. It has become somewhat controversial since it can significantly delay the passing of laws.

35. Costa Rica Government Complete, objective information on Costa Rica travel, including photos and reviews. Add your own wikistyle contributions. http://www.world66.com/centralamericathecaribbean/costarica/government

36. Costa Rica Government Information Travel Document Systems; Passport and Visa Services. This is the site for the latest Travel Information and the most complete collection of online Visa Applications on the web. http://www.traveldocs.com/cr/govern.htm

Costa Rica North America GOVERNMENT Costa Rica is a democratic republic with a very strong system of constitutional checks and balances. Executive responsibilities are vested in a president, who is the country's center of power. There also are two vice presidents and a 20-plus member cabinet. The president and 57 Legislative Assembly deputies are elected for 4-year terms. In April 2003, the Costa Rican Constitutional Court annulled a 1969 constitutional reform which had barred presidents from running for reelection. As a result, the law reverted back to the 1949 Constitution, which permits ex-presidents to run for reelection after they have been out of office for two presidential terms, or 8 years. Deputies may run for reelection after sitting out one term, or 4 years. The electoral process is supervised by an independent Supreme Electoral Tribunala commission of three principal magistrates and six alternates selected by the Supreme Court of Justice. Judicial power is exercised by the Supreme Court of Justice, composed of 22 magistrates selected for renewable 8-year terms by the Legislative Assembly, and subsidiary courts. A Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court (Sala IV), established in 1989, reviews the constitutionality of legislation and executive decrees and all habeas corpus warrants. The last national elections took place in February 2010. The offices of the Comptroller General of the Republic, the Solicitor General, and the Ombudsman exercise oversight of the government. The Comptroller General's office has a statutory responsibility to scrutinize all but the smallest public sector contracts and strictly enforces procedural requirements. Along with the Sala IV, these institutions are playing an increasingly prominent role in governing Costa Rica.

37. Costa Rica - Government Costa Rica is a paradise for tourists, besides the well developed tourism infrastructure, Costa Rica offers a well established system of protected areas for nature lovers, a http://www.tourism.co.cr/costa-rica-government-and-organization/index.html

Costa Rica - Government Costa Rica is a paradise for tourists, besides the well developed tourism infrastructure, Costa Rica offers a well established system of protected areas for nature lovers, a great variety of adventures for everyone and two oceans with hundreds of exotic beaches... Costa Rica Costa Rica News Costa Rica Map Costa Rica Directory Costa Rica Media Costa Rica Gallery Costa Rica Brochures Costa Rica Posters Ask for a FREE QUOTE! Click here! Costa Rica is one of the best and safest countries to live in the world Get a brand new perfect smile! Click here! Costa Rica Government and Organization Costa Rica is a democratic republic with a strong system of constitutional checks and balances and executive responsibilities are vested in a president, who is the country's center of power. There also are two vice presidents and a 15 member cabinet. The president and 57 Legislative Assembly deputies are elected for 4 year terms. In April 2003, the Costa Rican Constitutional Court annulled a constitutional reform enacted by the legislative assembly in 1969 barring presidents from running for re-election. The law reverted back to the 1949 Constitution, which states that expresidents may run for re-election after they have been out of office for two presidential terms, or eight years. Deputies may run for re-election after sitting out one term, or four years.

38. Costa Rica Government | GlobalEDGE Costa Rica Government PRINCIPAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS Chief of State President Laura Chinchilla Miranda Head of Government President Laura Chinchilla Miranda http://globaledge.msu.edu/countries/costa-rica/government/

Your location is: > Countries Region: Latin America > Costa Rica > Government Key Facts GDP (ppp) per CAPITA $11,232.00 (2008 est.) Inflation Rate 8.30% (2009 est.) Population 4.25 million (2009 est.) Country Risk Ratings Ease of Doing Business Rankings 117 out of 181 (2008 est.) Global Competitiveness Report 4.25 (55 out of 133) (2009 est.) Navigation introduction statistics economy history ... country memo Costa Rica : Government PRINCIPAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS Chief of State: President Laura Chinchilla Miranda Head of Government: President Laura Chinchilla Miranda The electoral process is supervised by an independent Supreme Electoral Tribunala commission of three principal magistrates and six alternates selected by the Supreme Court of Justice. Judicial power is exercised by the Supreme Court of Justice, composed of 22 magistrates selected for renewable 8-year terms by the Legislative Assembly, and subsidiary courts. A Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court (Sala IV), established in 1989, reviews the constitutionality of legislation and executive decrees and all habeas corpus warrants. The last national elections took place in February 2010. POLITICAL CONDITIONS FOREIGN RELATIONS Costa Rica is an active member of the international community and proclaimed its permanent neutrality in 1993. Its record on the environment and human rights and advocacy of peaceful settlement of disputes give it a weight in world affairs far beyond its size. The country lobbied aggressively for the establishment of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and became the first nation to recognize the jurisdiction of the Inter-American Human Rights Court, based in San Jose. Costa Rica has been a strong proponent of regional arms limitation agreements. In 2009, Costa Rica finished its third term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

39. Costa Rica Government, Government Of Costa Rica, President Of Costa Rica Discover the Costa Rica government including the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches along with other related Costa Rica facts! http://www.travelcostaricaonline.com/costa-rica-government.html

Costa Rica Government: Balance of Power The Costa Rica Government is a representative government, modeled as a republic with separation of powers. While the driving elements that created this government were similar to those concerns faced by the framers of the United States constitution, the actual display and spread of power is somewhat different. The constitution that forms the Costa Rica government is comparatively new; it was ratified in 1949. It guarantees all citizens and foreigners equal representation before the law, guarantees property rights held by individuals, guarantees the right to petition and assembly, and several other 'modern republican' rights. The constitution lacks the Federal versus State dichotomy that the United States constitution has, and it bears some resemblance to a fusion of United States constitutional theory and a Whitehall-style Parliament. Like the US government, it has a clear division of the Executive, Judicial and Legislative functions and branches. Government of Costa Rica: The Three Branches Executive Branch: President of Costa Rica, Council, and Ministers

40. Costa Rica - Government Short facts on government of Costa Rica. Travel in Costa Rica. A total of 65 members have visited 135 locations in Costa Rica. http://www.traveljournals.net/explore/costa_rica/government.html

Home Explore Pictures Stories ... Costa Rica / Government Search Costa Rica Explore Geography Map People ... Accommodation Costa Rica Government of Costa Rica Travel in Costa Rica A total of 66 members have visited 136 locations in Costa Rica. Together they have written 277 travel stories and uploaded 2788 pictures from Costa Rica. Last visit in Costa Rica was made 2010-03-02 by rmalone who was in San Gerardo de Rivas. Have you been to Costa Rica? Click here to join and share your pictures and stories. Short facts about the government of Costa Rica Country name: conventional long form:  Republic of Costa Rica conventional short form:  Costa Rica local long form:  Republica de Costa Rica local short form:  Costa Rica Government type: democratic republic Capital: San Jose Administrative divisions: 7 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia); Alajuela, Cartago, Guanacaste, Heredia, Limon, Puntarenas, San Jose Independence: 15 September 1821 (from Spain) National holiday: Independence Day, 15 September (1821) Constitution: 7 November 1949 Legal system: based on Spanish civil law system; judicial review of legislative acts in the Supreme Court; has accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction

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