Costa Rica Fast Facts

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1. The population of Costa Rica is approximately 4.13 million.
2. The money in Costa Rica is called the colon.
3. The land Area of this small country is about 31,478 square miles. Compare that to the USA, which is about 5,692,950 square miles. Than means the USA is almost 181 times bigger than Costa Rica!
4. The Capital of Costa Rica is San Jose. There are about 2.1 million people living in and around this largest city in the nation.
5. The climate of Costa Rica is mostly tropical and sub-tropical. Though in the central highlands (mountain region) the weather is a bit milder.
6. Costa Rica’s income was mostly from agriculture including coffee and bananas.
7. Before coffee beans were roasted and brewed to make a drink, they were a source of food. During the 1200’s the beans were first used for brewing into a drink. Due to the caffeine in coffee, it gives the drinker a burst of energy.