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Official Name	Republic of Costa Rica
Common Name	Costa Rica
ISO Codes	CR, CRI, 188
Internet TLD	.cr
Calling Code	+506
Capital City	San José
Largest City	San José
Coordinates	9.9° N, 84.1° W
Time Zone	UTC−6
Population (2025 est.)	~5.3 million
Area	51,100 km²
Population Density	~104 per km²
Languages	Spanish (official); Indigenous languages in small communities
Currency	Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Driving Side	Right
GDP (Nominal)	~USD 80 billion
GDP (PPP)	~USD 125 billion
GDP Per Capita	~USD 16,000 (PPP ~25,000)
HDI	0.809 (Very High)
Literacy Rate	~97%
Life Expectancy	~80 years
Unemployment	~11%
Inflation	~2–3%
Leaders	President; Vice President
Continent & Subregion	North America — Central America
National Day	September 15 (Independence Day)
National Sport	Football (Soccer)
National Dish	Gallo Pinto
National Anthem	Noble patria, tu hermosa bandera

Located in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south.
Has coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Known for volcanoes, rainforests, cloud forests, mountains, and beautiful beaches.
Climate: tropical with microclimates; wet and dry seasons.
Best time to visit: December–April (dry season).
National parks cover 25% of the country, including Corcovado, Tortuguero, Arenal Volcano, and Monteverde Cloud Forest.
One of the world’s most biodiverse countries with sloths, toucans, jaguars, sea turtles, and hundreds of bird species.
Environmental challenges include deforestation, coastal erosion, and climate change impacts.

Population ~5.3 million.
Median age ~34 years.
Ethnic groups: predominantly White and Mestizo; Afro-Caribbean, Indigenous, and Asian minorities.
Religion: mainly Roman Catholic, with Protestant minorities.
Urban population ~80%.
Major cities: San José, Alajuela, Cartago, Heredia, Liberia.

Diversified economy focused on services, tourism, agriculture, and technology.
Major industries: ecotourism, medical devices, technology services, agriculture, manufacturing.
Main exports: medical instruments, bananas, pineapples, coffee, sugar, electronic components.
Main imports: machinery, petroleum, vehicles, chemicals.
Strengths: political stability, environmental policies, educated workforce.
Weaknesses: high public debt, cost of living increases.
GDP sectors: Services (~68%), Industry (~21%), Agriculture (~11%).

Known for peaceful culture and the philosophy of “Pura Vida” (pure life).
Festivals include Día de la Independencia, Palmares Festival, and Carnaval de Limón.
Traditional dress includes colorful embroidered outfits used in cultural celebrations.
Music styles: cumbia, salsa, marimba, reggae (in Caribbean regions).
Language: Spanish; English spoken in tourism areas.

National dish: Gallo Pinto — rice and beans cooked with spices.
Other iconic dishes: Casado, Olla de Carne, Chifrijo, Arroz con Pollo.
Street foods: empanadas, patacones, chorreadas.
Beverages: coffee, fresco de cas, horchata, sugarcane drinks.

Medium of instruction: Spanish.
Literacy rate: ~97%.
Leading universities: University of Costa Rica (UCR), National University, Tecnológico de Costa Rica.
Strong academic sectors include medicine, environmental science, and engineering.

Top destinations: Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Manuel Antonio, Tortuguero, Guanacaste beaches.
UNESCO sites: Area de Conservación Guanacaste, Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres.
Natural attractions: volcanoes, rainforests, wildlife reserves, waterfalls, beaches.
Adventure tourism: ziplining, surfing, white-water rafting, canyoning, wildlife tours.
Visa: visa-free for many nationalities; easy entry process.
Transportation: buses, rental cars, domestic flights, ferries.

Costa Rica shares land borders with the following countries: