Costa Rica - Wikipedia
WEBCosta Rica (UK: / ˌ k ɒ s t ə ˈ r iː k ə /, US: / ˌ k oʊ s t ə-/ ⓘ; Spanish: [ˈkosta ˈrika]; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in the Central American region of North America.
Costa Rica - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBCosta Rica (officially called Republic of Costa Rica), is a country in Central America. It is bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. The official language of Costa Rica is Spanish. The official currency is the colón.
History of Costa Rica - Wikipedia
WEBCosta Rica was part of the Federal Republic of Central America in 1823, before gaining full independence in 1828. Its economy struggled due to lack of connections with European suppliers. In 1856, Costa Rica resisted United States settlers from mounting a take-over of the government.
Geography of Costa Rica - Wikipedia
WEB85 km 2 (33 sq mi) Exclusive economic zone. 574,725 km 2 (221,903 sq mi) Costa Rica is located on the Central American Isthmus, surrounding the point 10° north of the equator and 84° west of the prime meridian. It has 212 km of Caribbean Sea coastline and 1,016 on the North Pacific Ocean .
Costa Rica - Wikiwand
WEBCosta Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in the Central American region of North America. Costa Rica is bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, as well as maritime border with Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island.
Costa Rica | History, Map, Flag, Climate, Population, & Facts
WEBApr 27, 2024 · Costa Rica, country of Central America. Its capital is San Jose. Of all the Central American countries, Costa Rica is generally regarded as having the most stable and most democratic government. Costa Rica is also known for its strong commitment to the environment and for protecting its numerous national parks.
Costa Rica – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBThe highest point in the country is Cerro Chirripó, at 3,820 metres (12,530 ft); it is the fifth highest peak in Central America. The highest volcano in the country is the Irazú Volcano (3,432 m or 11,257 ft). The largest lake in Costa Rica is Lake Arenal . Costa Rica also comprises several islands.
Costa Rica - World Factbook Glyph
WEB4 days ago · Costa Rica is a Central American country with a stunning natural beauty, a stable democracy, and a high quality of life. It is known for its biodiversity, ecotourism, and environmental protection. Explore its geography, people, society, government, economy, and more from the CIA's reliable source.
Costa Rica country profile - BBC News
WEBMar 31, 2023 · Provides an overview of Costa Rica, including key dates and facts for this Central American country.
Costa Rica - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
WEBCosta Rica, oficialmente República de Costa Rica, es un Estado soberano organizado como una república presidencialista unitaria compuesta por 7 provincias. Ubicado en Centroamérica, posee un territorio con un área total de 51 179 km². Limita con Nicaragua al norte, el mar Caribe al este, Panamá al sureste y el océano Pacífico al oeste.
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