Costa Rica map and facts
Republic of Costa Rica · Central America, North America. Capital: San José.
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Costa Rica in magenta, neighbours in pink · ● capital
Costa Rica in context
Costa Rica is home to about 5.3 million people, 0.07% of the world's population, on 51,100 km² of territory. It shares land borders with 2 countries: Nicaragua, Panama.
Closest in size in North America: compare Costa Rica and Dominican Republic. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.
Costa Rica FAQ
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
The capital of Costa Rica is San José.
What is the population of Costa Rica?
About 5.3 million people (5,309,625), which ranks 123rd of 197 countries.
How big is Costa Rica?
Costa Rica covers 51,100 km² (19,730 sq mi), the 126th-largest country by area.
What continent is Costa Rica in?
Costa Rica is in North America, in the Central America subregion.
What countries border Costa Rica?
Costa Rica borders 2 countries: Nicaragua, Panama.
What language is spoken in Costa Rica?
Official or national language: Spanish.