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  • Name
    Costa Rica
  • Full Name
    Republic of Costa Rica
  • Costa Rica is located in Central America in between Panama and Nicaragua.

    Eco Tourism is something Costa Rica really proves can work with large parts of the country protected yet tourists flocking here every year to enjoy the amazing flora and fauna.

    Costa Rica enjoys both the Caribbean and Pacific and has some of most amazing tropical forests and surfing areas.
  • Capital
    San José
  • Largest City
    San José
  • Population
    4,133,884 (119th)
  • Area
    51,100 km2
  • Languages Spoken
    Spanish
  • Religion
    84% of Costa Ricans are Christian
  • Time Zone
    (UTC-6)
  • Currency
    Costa Rican colón (CRC)
  • Dialing Code
    506
  • Internet Domain
    .cr