Costa Rica

North America · Capital San José

Costa Rica is a country in North America. Its capital city is San José. It has a population of around 4,999,441 people. The main language is Spanish and the official currency is the Costa Rican colón. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

Costa Rica is a country in North America. Its capital is San José. It has a population of 4,999,441, bordering 2 countries. The official language is Spanish. The official currency is the Costa Rican colón.

Where is Costa Rica?

Costa Rica at a glance

Capital: San José
Population: 5.0M
Currency: Costa Rican colón
Language: Spanish
Continent: North America
Coastline: Yes

The flag of Costa Rica

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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.

What is the population of Costa Rica?

Costa Rica has a population of approximately 4,999,441 people.

What is the currency of Costa Rica?

The official currency of Costa Rica is the Costa Rican colón.

What language is spoken in Costa Rica?

The main language spoken in Costa Rica is Spanish.

What is the flag of Costa Rica?

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