Costa Rica
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Costa Rica. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- North and Central America · Central America
- Capital
- San José
- Coordinates of the capital
- 9.93° N, 84.08° W
- Area
- 51,100 km²
- Official languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- Costa Rican Colón
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- CR
On the map
This country is located in North and Central America, in the region "Central America". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 2 countries: Nicaragua, Panama.
Its capital is San José. Its area is about 51,100 km². By area, this country ranks 126 out of 193 in the world and 9 out of 23 in North and Central America. Official language: Spanish. Currency: Costa Rican Colón.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Managua (Nicaragua), Panama City (Panama).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Costa Rica: what is the capital?
- Its capital is San José.
- Costa Rica: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 2 countries: Nicaragua, Panama.
- Costa Rica: what are the official languages?
- Official language: Spanish.
- Costa Rica: what is the currency?
- Currency: Costa Rican Colón.
- Costa Rica: what is the area?
- Its area is about 51,100 km². By area, this country ranks 126 out of 193 in the world and 9 out of 23 in North and Central America.
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