Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a country in North America. Its capital is San José, and it shares land borders with 2 countries.
- Capital
- San José
- Region
- North America
- Area
- 51,810 km² Number 125 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 2 countries
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
The capital of Costa Rica is San José.
Which countries border Costa Rica?
Costa Rica shares land borders with 2 countries: Nicaragua and Panama.
| Country | Capital | Distance from San José |
|---|---|---|
 Nicaragua | Managua | 338 km (210 mi) |
 Panama | Panama City | 511 km (318 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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