Costa Rica is a coastal country in North America with a population of 5.1M and an area of 51,100 km². Its capital is San Jose, Spanish is the official language, and it is a republic. Costa Rica shares borders with 2 countries.
Key facts
ContinentNorth America
CapitalSan Jose
Population5.1M
Area51,100 km²
LanguageSpanish
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyCosta Rican Colon
GDP/capita$12500
Independence1821
Geography
Has coastlineMountains above 3,000 mActive volcanoesRainforest
Oceans / SeasAtlantic, Pacific, Caribbean Sea
BordersNicaragua, Panama
History & Culture
Colonised by Spain
Economy & Resources
AgricultureCoffee, Bananas, Pineapple
🎯 How to identify Costa Rica in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Costa Rica efficiently:
Is the country located in North America?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
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