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Costa Rica Government Investigation 3

 The majority of the people in Costa Rica consider themselves Roman Catholic. However, there are other religious groups represented  in the country. For example, there is a Mormon temple in San Jose. This temple serves as a regional worship center for Costa Rica, Panama,  Nicaragua, and Honduras.



The constitution of Costa Rica also provides for freedom of religion. The government respects this right. In 2007, there were no reports of abuse or discrimination based on religious beliefs. Because the country is tolerant of other religions, many groups have come to Costa Rica for religious freedom. However, the Catholic church is one of the most powerful and wealthy organizations in the country. The views of the Catholic church heavily influence policy-making.

Did You Know? 70% of the people of Costa Rica consider themselves Roman Catholic.

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