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Central America is a developing world and has high infant mortality rates. The US is a developed country with low infant mortality rates. The literacy level in Central America (as a whole) is very low compared to the United States. Although, Costa Rica has a high literacy rate. In general, Costa Rica is an expecption from other Central American countries because of the tourism.

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