Costa Rica Fast Facts

Costa Rica Fast Facts, Quick Info and Flag, Costa Rica Travel Guide and Tourist Information

Flag

Costa Rica Flag
Costa Rica Flag

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