Country
Costa Rica
Also Known As Republic of Costa Rica
Central America
Costa Rica is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. It gained independence from Spain on 15 September 1821. It is a unitary presidential republic notable for having permanently abolished its army. Its capital is San Jose. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Facts
Population2022 census figure, from Costa Rica's own Wikipedia infobox; a rounded 2026 estimate of approximately 5,160,700 also appears on the page. Population Estimate Year Area (sq km) Independence or Founding YearCosta Rica gained independence from Spain on 15 September 1821, joining the First Mexican Empire and later the Federal Republic of Central America until it separated in 1838. Classification
Sovereignty Status Costa Rica
Connections
Associated With
San Jose, Cities San Jose is the capital of Costa Rica.
Source San Jose, Costa Rica (Wikipedia)
Bordered By Water
Has Capital
Source San Jose, Costa Rica (Wikipedia)
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: Arenal Volcano, part of this there.
- Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: Irazu Volcano, part of this there.
- Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: Poas Volcano, part of this there.
- Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: Turrialba Volcano, part of this there.
- Also in Political Atlas: Costa Rica, the same subject.
Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroductionQuote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
2. Costa Rica (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationInfobox
Republic of Costa Rica
Infobox, capital
Capital and largest city: San Jose
Infobox, area
Total 51,179.92 km2 (19,760.68 sq mi)
Demographics section, 2022 census
It has a population of around five million in a land area of nearly 51,180 km2 (19,760 sq mi)
Introduction
borders Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest
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