Total Area51,100 km²Sovereign land & inland waters
Capital CitySan JoséAdministrative seat
Continental RegionAmericasCentral America
GPS Coordinates9.75°, -83.75°Geometric centroid
🏔️ Physical Terrain & Landscape Systems
Central American isthmus bordered by the Pacific and Caribbean, dominated by volcanic cordilleras and cloud forests.
Climate ClassificationTropical and subtropical with rainy and dry seasons
Notable Natural LandmarkArenal Volcano & Manuel Antonio National Park
Geographic Fact
Did You Know?
Costa Rica abolished its standing military in 1948 and generates over 98% of its electricity from renewable sources.
🏙️ Major Geographic & Metropolitan Hubs
Primary demographic, industrial, and administrative centers distributed across Costa Rica.
Capital City
Costa RicaSan José
Metropolitan Hub
Costa RicaAlajuela
Metropolitan Hub
Costa RicaCartago
Metropolitan Hub
Costa RicaHeredia
Metropolitan Hub
Costa RicaLiberia
🌐 Regional Boundaries & Neighbors in Americas
Bordering sovereign states and maritime partners sharing geographic borders with Costa Rica.
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