Geography
Costa Rica is in Central America, North America. Its listed coordinates are 10, -84; it has Nicaragua, Panama.
Neighboring countries: Nicaragua, Panama
North America
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a country in Central America. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- San José
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Central America
- Population
- 5.3 million
- Area
- 51,100 km²
- Currency
- Costa Rican colón (CRC)
- Official language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +506
- Internet TLD
- .cr
- Time zone
- UTC-06:00
Costa Rica map preview: 10.00, -84.00
People and Culture
Costa Rica uses Spanish in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Costa Rica varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Costa Rica is recorded with the official name Republic of Costa Rica. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- San José
- Central America cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: San José
- Time zone data: UTC-06:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Costa Rica is grouped under North America.
- Costa Rica has a listed area of 51,100 km².
- Costa Rica is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Costa Rica
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
The capital of Costa Rica is San José.
What continent is Costa Rica in?
Costa Rica is in North America.
What currency does Costa Rica use?
Costa Rica uses the Costa Rican colón.
What language is spoken in Costa Rica?
Spanish is listed for Costa Rica in this database.