Language(s): Spanish (official), English
Border Countries: Nicaragua 309 km, Panama 330 km
Total Area: 51,100 sq km
Population: 3,896,092 (July 2003 est.)  
Country Name: Republic of Costa Rica  
Government Type: Democratic republic
Capital City: San Jose
National Holiday: Independence Day, 15 September (1821)
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