What are the key statistics behind Costa Rica's biodiversity as explored by GeoCOMPASS Visions?

Costa Rica is a remarkable hotspot for biodiversity, housing over 500,000 species within an area smaller than West Virginia. This accounts for approximately 5% of Earth's total species. The country is celebrated for its diverse ecosystems, including rainforests, cloud forests, volcanoes, and coastlines, which support a wide variety of wildlife, from quetzals to glass frogs.

This stunning biodiversity is not just studied; it is actively lived and preserved through innovative conservation and ecotourism policies.

Would you like to know more about specific species or conservation efforts in Costa Rica?