Where is Costa Rica?

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Location map of Costa Rica highlighting its position in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama, bordered by the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.

Size: 24"x14" (WxH) inches

Resolution: 150 Dpi JPG

About Where is Costa Rica

This location map of Costa Rica shows its location in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. The map highlights Costa Rica's proximity to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, making it a vital maritime gateway between Africa and the Middle East. Its strategic geographic location, connecting the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal, enhances its global importance for trade and international shipping routes.

Quick Facts About Costa Rica

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Official NameRepublic of Costa Rica
Capital CitySan José
Largest CitySan José
GovernmentUnitary Presidential Constitutional Republic
Official LanguageSpanish
PopulationApproximately 5.2 million (2025 estimate)
Official ReligionRoman Catholicism
CurrencyCosta Rican Colón (CRC)
Area51,100 square kilometers (19,700 square miles)
Major RiversSan Juan River, Tempisque River, Reventazón River
Highest PeakCerro Chirripó (3,821 meters / 12,536 feet)
Time ZoneCentral Standard Time (UTC -6)
Calling Code+506
Internet TLD.cr
Drives onRight
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