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Costa Rica — silhouette, capital and facts
Costa Rica is in Central America and its capital is San José. With about 5 million people and 51,100 km², it ranks 126th in area and 122nd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Costa Rica, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- San José
- Continent
- Central America
- Population
- about 5 million
- Area
- 51,100 km²
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Costa Rican colón
- Flag colors
- blue, white, red
Borders
Costa Rica shares a land border with 2 countries: Nicaragua, Panama.
Fun facts about Costa Rica
- Costa Rica abolished its army in 1948 and puts that budget toward areas such as education and health.
- The country holds roughly 5% of the planet's biodiversity in a very small territory.
- "Pura vida" is the national catchphrase, used as hello, goodbye and a way to say all is well.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
The capital of Costa Rica is San José.
Which continent is Costa Rica in?
Costa Rica is in Central America.
Which countries border Costa Rica?
Costa Rica shares a land border with 2 countries: Nicaragua, Panama.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Costa Rica?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Costa Rica is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Costa Rica?
Costa Rica abolished its army in 1948 and puts that budget toward areas such as education and health. The country holds roughly 5% of the planet's biodiversity in a very small territory. "Pura vida" is the national catchphrase, used as hello, goodbye and a way to say all is well.
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