Costa Rica
Republic of Costa Rica
People: Costa Rican
Costa Rica is located in Central America and has a population of around 5.3 million. Its capital city is San José, and the most widely spoken official language is Spanish.
Costa Rica — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Capital City | San José |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Central America |
| Population | 5,309,625 |
| Area | 51,100 km² |
| Currency | Costa Rican colón (CRC) ₡ |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Dialling Code | +506 |
| Internet TLD | .cr |
| Timezone | UTC-06:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | CR / CRI |
| Borders | Nicaragua, Panama |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Costa Rica
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
The capital of Costa Rica is San José.
What currency does Costa Rica use?
Costa Rica uses the Costa Rican colón (CRC, symbol: ₡).
What language do they speak in Costa Rica?
The official language of Costa Rica is Spanish.
What is the dialling code for Costa Rica?
The international dialling code for Costa Rica is +506.
What side of the road does Costa Rica drive on?
Costa Rica drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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