Capital: San Jose

Largest City: San José (328,200)

Highest Elevation: Cerro Chirripo 3,810 m (12500 ft)

Population: 3,956,507

Lowest Elevation: Pacific Ocean 0 m (0 ft)

Geography: Coastal plains seperated by rugged mountains

Climate: Tropical; dry season Dec to April; rainy season May to Nov

Languages: Spanish

Area: 19,724 sq. mile / 51,100 sq. kil (Slightly smaller than West Virginia)

International Calling Code: 506

Tourism Website: http://costarica.tourism.co.cr/

Currency: Colon

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