Costa Rica's rainfall, its well-educated population, and its location in the Central American peninsula, which provides easy access to North and South American markets and direct ocean access to the European and Asian Continents. Costa Rica has two seasons, both of which have their own agricultural resources: the tropical wet and dry seasons. One-fourth of Costa Rica's land is dedicated to national forests, often adjoining beaches, which has made the country a popular destination for affluent retirees and Eco tourists. It has one of the best economies in Latin America. Because of the ocean access 23.7% of Costa Rica’s people fish and trade their catches to fish companies. In terms of the 2012 Environmental Performance Index ranking, Costa Rica
