Population: 3,956,507 (July 2004 est.)

Capital: San Jose

Chief of State:
President Abel PACHECO (since 8 May 2002)
First Vice President Lineth SABORIO (since 8 May 2002)
Second Vice President Luis FISHMAN (since 8 May 2002)
Note - the President is both the chief of state and head of government

Languages:
Spanish (official), English