The Economy of Costa Rica: Checkpoint 1

Quick checkpoint - five questions on the economy of costa rica.

Question 1 of 5 When did Costa Rica abolish its army?

1990 1821 1948 2010

It shifted spending to social needs.

Question 2 of 5 What does PES stand for?

Public energy scheme Political election system Private equity sale Payment for ecosystem services

It pays landowners to protect forests.

Question 3 of 5 Which firm's 1997 plant started Costa Rica's hi-tech shift?

Intel Toyota Tata Samsung

Medical devices are now the top export.

Question 4 of 5 Roughly what share of Costa Rica's electricity is renewable?

None About 5 per cent About 98 per cent About 50 per cent

Mostly hydropower.

Question 5 of 5 Which organisation did Costa Rica join in 2021?

OPEC NATO BRICS OECD

It signals policy standards.

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