Official nameCosta Rica
CapitalSan José
Residense4.814.144
Surface51.100 km²
CoinCosta Ricaanse colón
time differenceUTC -6
VolksliedNoble patria, tu hermosa bandera
The highest point is the Cerro Chirripó (3810 meters) in the Cordillera de Talamanca. The country has extensive national parks and reserves (25% of the country is protected). Much of it consists of tropical rainforest. In addition, other types of nature also occur in Costa Rica. The province of Guanacaste was originally overgrown with dry forests and grasslands, mangrove forests can be found in various places along the coast.
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