Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The country's diverse geography drives its economy and daily life:
Fertile valleys and plains support sugarcane, coffee, cacao, bananas—key exports and employment.
Beaches, rainforests, and clear waters attract millions; hospitality and transport are major employers.
Long coastline sustains artisanal and commercial fishing for food and income.
Gold, silver, copper, nickel extraction creates jobs but raises environmental concerns.
Timber and firewood support logging, furniture, paper; deforestation threatens sustainability.
Rivers and aquifers enable irrigation, hydropower, drinking water; management is critical.
Cities cluster on coasts and rivers; infrastructure follows geography.
Tropical climate aids agriculture but brings hurricanes, storms, earthquakes that disrupt life.
Ecosystems support ecotourism and ecological balance; conservation is vital.