Costa Rica
A small slice of Central America between two oceans, Costa Rica abolished its army in 1948 and now runs on rainforest, volcanoes and famously abundant wildlife.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS ◢
Five horizontal bands - blue, white, a double-width red centre, white and blue. Blue represents the sky and ideals, white peace and wisdom, and the red band the warmth of the people and the blood shed for freedom.
Costa Rica FACTS ◢
| Capital | San José |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 5,265,575 |
| Area | 51,180 km² |
| Population density | 103 /km² |
| Currency | Costa Rican colón (CRC) ₡ |
| Official language | Spanish |
| Calling code | +506 |
| Internet TLD | .cr |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | CR / CRI |
DID YOU KNOW? ◢
- It abolished its military in 1948 and has had no standing army since.
- Despite covering a tiny fraction of the planet, it holds around 5% of the world's known species.
- It generates almost all of its electricity from renewable sources.
- 'Pura vida', meaning 'pure life', is its unofficial national motto and everyday greeting.
Costa Rica FAQ ◢
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 about 5,265,575.
What currency does Costa Rica use?
Costa Rica uses the Costa Rican colón (CRC).
What languages are spoken in Costa Rica?
The official language of Costa Rica is Spanish.
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