The Republic of Costa Rica

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Area: 19,700 sq. miles
Population: 3,056,507

Capital City: San Jose
Government Type: Democratic Republic
Currency: Costa Rican Colon

What does the flag represent?
Five horizontal bands of blue (top), white, red (double width), white, and blue, with the coat of arms in a white elliptical disk on the hoist side of the red band; above the coat of arms a light blue ribbon contains the words, AMERICA CENTRAL, and just below it near the top of the coat of arms is a white ribbon with the words, REPUBLICA COSTA RICA.

Animals of Costa Rica

Howler Monkey Hummingbird Armadillo Jaguar Panther Clownfish Dolphin

Languages spoken in Costa Rica:

Official Language: Spanish
English is also spoken in Costa Rica.

Common Words: