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”