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The most important source for bibliography of books and articles
concerning Costa Rica is the annual Handbook of Latin American
Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 160 contributing
editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the
Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles
can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic American
Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/). Both the
Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book
form. One of the major aggregators for links to a wide
variety of subjects relating to regional resources for Latin
America is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/ca/cr/).
Another site one should especially note is the site prepared
by the Law Library of the Library of Congress for international
and multinational information on their Guide to Law Online (http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/costa-r.html).
BACKGROUND NOTES, COSTA RICA (http://www.state.gov/www/background%5Fnotes/costa%5Frica%5F0798%5Fbgn.html)
The most current record is found at http://www.state.gov/r/pa/bgn/index.cfm?docid=2019.
BACKGROUND NOTES: COSTA RICA (http://www.state.gov/www/background%5Fnotes/costa%5Frica%5F0798%5Fbgn.html)
Offers information on the Republic of Costa Rica, provided by the U.S. Department of State. Details the country's geography, population, government, economy, foreign relations, political conditions, and travel information. The most current record is found at http://www.state.gov/r/pa/bgn/index.cfm?docid=2019.
BRITISH FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE, TRAVEL ADVICE: COSTA RICA (http://www.fco.gov.uk/travel/countryadvice.asp?CB)
The Travel Advice Unit of the Consular Division of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office provides daily-updated travel guidelines for Costa Rica. Topics discussed include safety and security, transportation, local laws and customs, entry requirements, foot and mouth disease precautions, natural disasters, and health care.
COSTA RICA (http://www.westnet.com/costarica/)
Presents information on Costa Rica. Offers information on transportation to and from Costa Rica, as well as around Costa Rica. Contains information on airlines, travel agencies, and cruise ships. Provides information on lodging, including hotels, bed and breakfast inns, and beach houses. Highlights an online ordering service for Costa Rican arts and crafts. Details educational institutions in Costa Rica. Links to information on Costa Rica, including its history, politics, economic information, foreign embassies, newspapers, weather, and foundations.
COSTA RICA (http://www.photo.net/cr/)
Presents tourist information on Costa Rica, provided by Philip Greenspun. Contains a map of Costa Rica and guidebook information on Costa Rica. Highlights photography tips and information on the cost of hotels, food, transportation, and tours. Offers information on recommended hotels and tour operators.
COSTA RICA (http://www.dirla.com/costrica.html)
Trujillo Bay Property Development, S.A. presents information about the Central American country of Costa Rica. The profile of the country includes details about its history, economy, language, climate, entertainment, services, culture, government, and more.
COSTA RICA (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/central%5Famerica/costa%5Frica/)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 52-57) and indexes.
COSTA RICA AND POPULATION (http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/47/015.html)
Presents the full text of "Costa Rica and Population," an article written by Jack Freeman and originally published on January 7, 1995. Notes that the article is provided online by Haines Brown of Hartford Web Publishing. Discusses concerns about recent population growth in Costa Rica.
COSTA RICA INTERNET DIRECTORY (http://www.arweb.com/cr/)
Presents a directory of Web sites related to Costa Rica. Links to language schools, businesses, arts resources, real estate listings, and tourist information, compiled by Arweb.
COSTA RICA ONLINE (http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/costarica/)
Presents Costa Rica Online, a travel research service. Allows users to obtain an itinerary and find inexpensive hotels. Provides information on hotels and parks, as well as general information on and photographs of the country.
COSTA RICA: BASIC FACTS (http://www.nationbynation.com/Costarica/index.html)
Nation by Nation.com, a service of MultiEducator, Inc., presents basic facts about Costa Rica. These facts cover such topics as the geography, government, and history of the country.
COSTA RICA: COUNTRY REPORTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS PRACTICES (http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2000/wha/746.htm)
The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor presents the "2000 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices" for Costa Rica, which was released in February 2001. The report provides an overview of the country and discusses the respect for and abuses of human rights in Costa Rica.
HISTORICAL DICTIONARY OF COSTA RICA (http://www.netLibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=24150)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-338).
LIBCAT: LIBRARIES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (http://208.249.120.62/lc/lcc.cfm)
Presents
METABASE - BIBLIOGRAFIA EN RED PARA CENTROAMERICA (http://www.metabase.net/)
A bibliographic database with resources from Central American libraries and documentation centers. Including, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Costa Rica. In Spanish.
SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS CENTER (http://www.americasnet.net)
Sponsored by Florida International University, AmericasNet, the web site for the Summit of the Americas Center. Provides news, analysis, and comment on hemispheric integration process with special emphasis on the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA).
TRAVEL INFORMATION REPORT: COSTA RICA (http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/travelreport/report%5Fe.asp?country=Costa+Rica)
Features a travel information report for Canadians traveling to Costa Rica, provided by the Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Discusses the general conditions in Costa Rica, tips for travelers, health conditions, and entry requirements.
WORLD GAZETTEER: COSTA RICA (http://www.gazetteer.de/fr/fr%5Fcr.htm)
The World Gazetteer offers population statistics, an image of the flag, and other information about Costa Rica. The World Gazetteer is produced with statistical data gathered from numerous sources, including the statistical agencies of some of the countries. Helder, the site compiler, offers an e-mail contact address.
WORLD TRAVEL GUIDE: COSTA RICA (http://www.wtgonline.com/data/cri/cri.asp)
Columbus Publishing offers information on Costa Rica, as part of the World Travel Guide. The guide highlights the population, population density, capital, geography, government, language, religion, time zone, and communications of Costa Rica.
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