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Every one of us is easily marveled at this small country inhabited by 5% of all the species in the planet. We are enchanted with the beaches, the forests and the landscapes. But today I want to remind all of us of some of the other things that make Costa Rica very special, so much so, that they make Costa Rica totally different from any other place in the world.
The richness of Costa Rica is not only its physical nature, but even more so, its moral nature.
The decisions made by this country over the last 8 decades should be emulated and held as good examples of the decisions that the world should be making today.
What am I talking about?
- Costa Rica generates over 90% of their electrical power from renewable sources.
- Costa Rica is already working to achieve becoming carbon neutral in the near future.
- There are only a very few countries with an irreproachable record for human rights.
- Costa Rica believes so deeply in peace that it completely demilitarized itself 60 years ago, making it the only country without a military support out of all 198 countries on all 7 continents.(There are other countries without military, but private citizen are trained in armed forces or they pay for army services from other countries).
- Costa Rica is the only country with almost 30% of their land environmentally protected (counting state and private preserves).
Protecting its forests, using renewable energy sources and stopping the emission of carbon gas, are the exact actions that the planet needs to have an opportunity to heal itself from the excess Co2 currently ailing our ecosystem. Let’s forget for a minute the economic situation as global warming continues to persist regardless of our present finances.
In a world of conflict and  environmental risk, Costa Rica has a message that the world should pay attention to. This small country possesses a wisdom that is very relevant to the current times.
This nation has created a rhythm of life all its own and a unique manner to live and feel life. Has managed to remain stable, with internal peace and even to be a peace mediator in neighboring conflicts. This country has learned to respect nature and make wise use of its resources. This country where a large portion of its citizens feel that their existence is something Pura Vida (the best of life), is truly…a very unique country. Costa Rica’s ideals and values are that of a utopia that has been made a reality.
Costa Rica is a 100% real utopia.
The dream of many is that we continue to take care of, and hopefully improve all that makes this country unique. As tourists or as residents, we are invited to help preserve this jewel called Costa Rica.
That, looks like a more uncertain utopia, but I consider that this too, is possible.
Costa Rica has already demonstrated that when it’s time to make key decisions, it knows how to think intelligently. It knows how to think with a strong vision for what is best for the future of the country and entire planet.
Watch this creative promotional video about Costa Rican values. (After the 3:44 minute, the video continues only with credits and pictures of authors, for almost 2 minutes).
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