Costa Rica: flag, capital and facts
Costa Rica is a country in North & Central America (North America). Its capital is San José. Population — 5,129,910. Area — 51,100 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Costa Rica
Blue, white, and red stripes.
The capital of Costa Rica — San José
San José is the capital of Costa Rica. San José is named after Saint Joseph.
Facts about Costa Rica
- Official name
- Republic of Costa Rica
- Capital
- San José
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- North & Central America
- Population
- 5,129,910
- Area
- 51,100 km²
- Currency
- CRC (₡)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 10°, -84°
How to remember the name
The nameCosta Rica means 'rich coast' in Spanish.
Did you know?
Costa Rica has had no army since 1949 — the money goes to schools instead.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Costa Rica — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of North & Central America
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