Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a country in Central America, North America. Its capital is San José, with a population of approximately 5.2M and a total area of 51,100 km². The official language is Spanish and the currency is the Costa Rican Colón (CRC).
📊 Quick Facts about Costa Rica
Costa Rica covers an area of 51,100 km² with a population density of 102/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $68.5B ($13,173 per capita) and gained independence in 1821. It has a coastline of 1,290 km.
Costa Rica abolished its military in 1948 and redirected the funds to education and healthcare. The country contains 5% of the world's biodiversity in just 0.03% of Earth's surface, and runs almost entirely on renewable energy.
✈️ Travel Information for Costa Rica
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🏛 Must-See Places in Costa Rica
One of the world's most active volcanoes, a perfect cone rising above hot springs and rainforest
A pocket-sized paradise of beaches, monkeys and sloths in a lush coastal rainforest
A misty cloud forest reserve teeming with rare birds, orchids and the elusive quetzal
National Geographic's most biologically intense place on Earth, tapirs, jaguars, scarlet macaws
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Costa Rica
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
The capital of Costa Rica is San José.
What continent is Costa Rica in?
Costa Rica is located in North America, in the Central America region.
What currency does Costa Rica use?
Costa Rica uses the Costa Rican Colón (CRC). The international calling code is +506.
What is the GDP of Costa Rica?
Costa Rica has a GDP of $68.5B, with a GDP per capita of $13,173.
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