World Countries: Costa Rica
LocationLocated on the Central American isthmus, Costa Rica is bounded by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south, the Caribbean Sea to the northwest and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Geographic FeaturesLand features of Costa Rica include coastal lowlands of swamps and savannah and volcanic mountains in the center of the country with active volcanoes. ClimateCosta Rica experiences a mild climate in the uplands and tropical conditions in the coastal regions. |
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The flag of Costa Rica, pictured above, |
Official NameRepublic of Costa Rica CapitalSan Jose Official LanguageSpanish PopulationJuly 2011 Estimate: 4,576,562 |
Formation
Costa Rica became an independent republic in 1838.
Fun Facts
Among Costa Rica's major exports are bananas, beef and some the world's finest coffee.
Neighbors
See basic geographic facts on the Central American countries: Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Source: 1. CIA World Factbook
