Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a country in North America (Central America). Its capital is San José. It has about 5,152,950 inhabitants (125th of 194 by population) and covers 51,100 km² (126th of 195 by area).
Quick facts
| Capital | San José |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Central America |
| Population | 5,152,950 (2025) |
| Area | 51,100 km² |
| Currencies | Costa Rican colón (₡) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Demonym | Costa Rican |
| Borders | Nicaragua, Panama |
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