Costa Rica Fast Facts, Quick Info and Flag, Costa Rica Travel Guide and Tourist Information
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Location
Central America
Capital
San José
Largest City
San José - 9°55′N 84°4′W
Coordinates
San José - 9°55′N 84°4′W
Area
51,100 sq km (19,730 sq miles).
Languages
Spanish - English is widely spoken.
Population
4,253,897 ( 2009 estimate)
Currency
Costa Rican Colón (CRC) = 100 céntimos.
Religion
Christian, with Roman Catholic majority.
Calling code
+506
Time Zone
GMT - 6.Electricity
110 volts AC, 60Hz. Two-pin plugs are standard.Internet TLD
.cr
Drives on the
right
Land Size
50,660 km²
Water Area
440 km²
Overall Size
51,100 km²
