Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Costa Rica 🇨🇷: capital San José, population 5.2 million, located in North America. Currency: Costa Rican Colón (₡). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: San José
- Population: 5.2 million
- Continent: North America
- Language: Spanish
- Currency: Costa Rican Colón (₡)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Costa Rica
- Area: 51,100 km² (19,730 sq mi)
- Region: Central America
- Has a coastline
- People: Costa Rican
- Internet domain: .cr
Fun Facts About Costa Rica
- Has no army — it was abolished in 1948.
- Contains about 5% of the world's biodiversity.
- Over 25% of the country is protected national parks and reserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Costa Rica known for?
Costa Rica is known for several things — Has no army — it was abolished in 1948; Contains about 5% of the world's biodiversity; Over 25% of the country is protected national parks and reserves.
How big is Costa Rica?
Costa Rica covers about 51,100 square kilometers (19,730 square miles), in the Central America region.
Is Costa Rica landlocked?
No. Costa Rica has a coastline and shares land borders with 2 neighboring countries.
What are people from Costa Rica called?
People from Costa Rica are called Costa Rican.
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
The capital of Costa Rica is San José.
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