Costa Rica Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Costa Rica |
Common Name | Costa Rica – /ˌkoʊ.stə ˈɹi.kə/ |
Nationality | Costa Rican(s) – noun, Costa Rican – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1821 (from Spain) |
Administrative Divisions | 7 provinces |
Total Population | 5.3 million (#124) with 82.6% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | San Jose (capital city) |
Major Languages | Spanish (official) |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 83% of total population |
Currency | Costa Rican Colones (CRC) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $109.3 billion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $21,200 (#87) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 51,100 sq km / 19,730 sq mi (#129) with 0.1% water area |
World Region | Americas – Central America |
Bordering Countries | Nicaragua, Panama |
Bordering Water Bodies | Caribbean Sea, North Pacific Ocean |
National Anthem: “National Anthem of Costa Rica”