Costa Rica, happy country

Costa Rica, according to various criteria, has been named the happiest country on earth. Whether this is measurable and true, it seems credible. The scenery is beautiful, with mountains, volcanoes, lush rainforest and beaches, the Pacific on one side, the Caribbean on the other. A popular eco-tourist destination, Costa Rica has an astonishing diversity of wildlife for its size, no army, and a commendable commitment to greater equality, health care and environmental protection.