Formal Name: Republic of Costa Rica

Local Name: Costa Rica
Local Formal Name: República de Costa Rica
Location: Central America

Status: UN Member Country

Capital City: San José
Main Cities: Alajuela, Cartago

Population: 3,347,000
Area: 51,100 km2
Currency: 1 colón = 100 céntimos

Languages: Spanish

Religions: Roman Catholic

 Marcel Wouterse on 12th December 2012