Costa Rica (officially Republic of Costa Rica) is an independent country located in Central America, Americas. With a population of 5,309,625 people, it ranks #125 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 51,100 km² (#131 globally), with a population density of 104 people per km². The capital city is San José. The official language is Spanish.
Key Facts
Population
5,309,625
#125 world ranking
Area
51,100 km²
#131 world ranking
Population Density
104/km²
Capital
San José
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC-06:00
Continent
North America
Bordering Countries
2
neighboring countries
Calling Code
+506
Languages
- Spanish— see all countries
Currency
- Costa Rican colón (₡)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (2)
Countries bordering Costa Rica →
Nicaragua
PanamaCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
The capital of Costa Rica is San José.
What is the population of Costa Rica?
Costa Rica has a population of 5,309,625 people, ranking #125 in the world by population.
How big is Costa Rica?
Costa Rica covers an area of 51,100 km², ranking #131 in the world by area. The population density is 104 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Costa Rica?
The official languages of Costa Rica are: Spanish.
What is the currency of Costa Rica?
The currency of Costa Rica is Costa Rican colón (₡).
What countries border Costa Rica?
Costa Rica shares borders with 2 countries: Nicaragua, Panama.