| Official name | Republic of Costa Rica |
| Date established | 15 September 1821 (Independence from Spain as part of Central America) |
| Region | Americas — Central America |
| Capital city | San José |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~5.3 million |
| Area | 51,100 km² |
| Density | ~104/km² |
| Currency | Costa Rican colón (CRC) |
| Official language | Spanish |
| Time zone | CST (UTC−6) |
| Calling code | +506 |
| Major religions | Christianity (Catholic majority) |
| Emergency – Police | 911 (all emergencies) |
| Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance | 911 (all emergencies) |
| National symbol | Yigüirro (national bird — clay-colored thrush), coat of arms |
| National flower | Guaria morada (Guarianthe skinneri, purple orchid) |
| National animal | White-tailed deer (symbolic)/national bird yigüirro |
| National sport | Football (soccer) |
| Literacy rate | ~97% |
| Human Development Index | ~0.810 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$86–95 billion |
| Major industry | Tourism, agriculture, services, high-tech manufacturing |
| National festival | Independence Day — 15 September |
| Climate | Tropical; coastal lowlands hot/humid, central valley milder, mountainous regions cooler |
