This is Costa Rica: A solid democracy, no army, 20 biotemperate zones - from 0°C on the paramo to 30°C on the 150 beaches. I highly educated middle class has protected 27% of its landmass and the greatest concentration of flora and fauna on Earth... It is working to be carbon-neutral and a green energy leader so it is no wonder the U.N. rates it the World's "Happiest Place".