Area: 51.113 Km²
Population: 3.773.000 (2001 est.)
Density: 74 pop/Km²

System of government: Presidential Republic
Capital: San José (922.000 pop.)
Major cities: Puntarenas 50.000 pop., Limón 45.000 pop.
Ethnic majority: White 80%, Mestizo and mulatto 15%, Black 4%
Border countries: Nicaragua NORTH, Panamá EAST

Principal mountains: Cerro Chirripó 3820 m
Principal rivers: Rio Reventazon 152 Km
Principal lakes: -
Principal islands: Isla del Coco
Climate: Tropical

Language: Spanish
Religion: Catholic 88%
Currency: Costa Rican Colon (CRC)

Useful Links: Info Costa Rica