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🇨🇷 Costa Rica Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Costa Rica is a country in Central America, North America. It covers a total area of 51,100 km² and has a coastline of 1,290 km. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
North America
geographical region
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Region
Central America
sub-region
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Total Area
51,100 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
102/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
1,290 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC-6
UTC offset
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Independence
1821
established
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Climate
Tropical, dry season December–April
general type

Location and Position

Costa Rica is situated in Central America, within the broader continent of North America. The country has a coastline of 1,290 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Costa Rica covers a total area of 51,100 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 5.2M across this area, the population density is 102/km². The capital city is San José.

Climate

The climate of Costa Rica is tropical, dry season december–april. The best time to visit is generally December–April, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Costa Rica

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Nicaragua
Managua
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Panama
Panama City

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Costa Rica located?

Costa Rica is located in Central America, North America. The capital city is San José.

How large is Costa Rica?

Costa Rica has a total area of 51,100 km² with a population density of 102/km².

What countries border Costa Rica?

Costa Rica shares land borders with: Nicaragua, Panama.

What is the climate of Costa Rica?

The climate of Costa Rica is Tropical, dry season December–April. The best time to visit is December–April.

What timezone is Costa Rica in?

Costa Rica observes UTC-6 timezone.

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