In May 2012 American counter-terrorism officials leaked their acquisition of documents describing the preparation and use of surgically implanted improvised explosive devices. The devices were designed to evade detection. The devices were described as containing no metal, so they could not be detected by X-rays.
Costa Rica is a country located in Central America that has unlimited tourist potential and is ranked as one of the most visited international destinations. One of Costa Ricaâs main sources of income is tourism. Costa Rica is a democratic and peaceful country, and it has not had an army since the year 1949. Although the country is small and it covers only 0.03 % of the surface of the globe, it proudly shelters a 5% of the existing biodiversity in the entire world.
1 Water (includes Cocos Island) : 169.88 sq. miles (440 sq km). 2  Highest Elevation: Mount Chirripo - 12,533 ft. ( 3 3,820 m). 4  Political Map: Costa Rica is comprised of 7 provinces-Alajuela, Cartago, Guanacaste, Heredia, Limon, Puntarenas and San Jose.