These people are predominately of European heritage, mostly SpCosta Rica has more than three million inhabitants, and about half of them live in the Central Valley, around San Jose.

These people are predominately of European heritage, mostly Spanish but a fair number of them show varied amounts of indigenous characteristics. Less than one percent of the population is full fledged Indian, and most of them live in reservations around Talamanca Mountains.

The Caribbean region has a large percentage of blacks, especially along the coast. Many of these individuals are descendent of Jamaicans who came to work on the construction of the railroad. There is also a Chinese minority spread fairly around the country.

anish but a fair number of them show varied amounts of indigenous characteristics. Less than one percent of the population is full fledged Indian, and most of them live in reservations around Talamanca Mountains. The Caribbean region has a large percentage of blacks, especially along the coast.

Many of these individuals are descendent of Jamaicans who came to work on the construction of the railroad. There is also a Chinese minority spread fairly around the country.