Central America · North America
Costa Rica
Republic of Costa Rica
Costa Rica shares land borders with 2 countries: Nicaragua and Panama.
- Capital
- San José
- Population
- 5.2 million (2025) · #126 of 197
- Area
- 51,100 km² · #127 of 197
- People per km²
- 101
- Land neighbors
- 2
Where it is
Population: World Bank (2025). Area: World Bank (2024). Land neighbors calculated from Natural Earth 1:10m boundaries; see our borders policy for disputed areas.