Seven provinces make up the Republic of Costa Rica, a former colony of Spain. The three most significant provinces are Cartago, Alajuela, and San José. It is located in Central America and has borders with Nicaragua and Panama. The land area of the nation is 51,100 square kilometers. Rugged volcanic mountains and coastal lowlands define its topography. With a dry season from December to April and a wet season from May to November, it has a tropical and subtropical climate. There are more than 5.2 million people living there. San José, the nation's capital and most populated city with more than 324,188 residents, is also its largest city. Alajuela and Cartago are two more significant cities.With approximately 5.3 million passengers annually, Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is the largest airport in the nation. It is now Central America's second busiest airport as a result. It bears the name Juan Santamaría in honor of the national hero. The airport offers connections to international locations. The legacy of Spanish colonization continues to have a great influence on Costa Rican culture. Catholics make up the bulk of the populace. Spanish is the official language. The Spanish Civil Code is the basis of Costa Rica's legal system. The Supreme Court reviews acts of legislation. The system of government is a republic with a president. Rodrigo Chaves Robles, the elected president, holds the positions of head of state and head of government.The Costa Rican Colón (CRC) is the official currency; at the moment, it is worth CRC 529.41 to the USD. With an open economy, the nation's GDP is estimated to be $68.48 billion. As a result, it now ranks 14th among the economies of the countries in the Caribbean and Latin America. The per capita income of its people is $13,09. The sectors of industry, agriculture, and services account for the majority of the GDP. A growing portion of the GDP is contributed by tourism. Bananas and coffee are the main agricultural goods that Costa Rica exports. One of the most well-liked tourist destinations is Costa Rica.There are many different urban and rural tourist destinations across the nation. Nature and its expansive beaches are its main draws. Throughout the county, there are four UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Manuel Antonio National Park, the Arenal Volcano, the Monteverde forests, and San José's city are a few of the must-see locations. An estimated 3 million tourists travel to Costa Rica each year, the bulk of them are from North America.
