At a Glance
Official Name The Republic of Costa Rica
Nationality noun: Costa Rican(s) - adjective: Costa Rican
Population 4,148,500
Capital City San José (337,000) metro (1.5 mil)
Languages Spanish (official), English
Official Currency Costa Rican Colon
Religions Catholic 76.3%, Evangelical 13.7%, Jehovah's Witnesses 1.3%, other Protestant 0.7%, other 4.8%, none 3.2%
Ethnic groups white (including mestizo) 94%, black 3%, Amerindian 1%, Chinese 1%, other 1%
Land Area 51,060 sq km (19,714 sq miles)
Latitude/Longitude 9º 93N, 84º 08W
Highest Point Chirripo, 12,533 ft. (3,820 m)
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