Costa Rica
More than 3,445 Peace Corps volunteers have served in Costa Rica since the program was established in 1963. Currently, 136 volunteers serve in Costa Rica. Volunteers work in the areas of youth development, community development, business and English education. Volunteers are trained and work in Spanish.
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Vital Statistics
- Population Average
- 4 million
- Program Dates
- 1963 - present
- Number of Volunteers
- 136
- Total Volunteers to Date
- 3,446
- Program Sectors
Youth Development, Community Development, Business, English Education
- Languages Spoken
- Spanish
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