Formation
Sept 15, 1821
Costa Rica
Capital
San José
Population
5.154 million (2021)
Costa Rica
About
A country in Central American bordered by Nicaragua and Panama. It came under Spanish rule in the 16th century, after first being inhabited by indigenous peoples. After the Costa Rican Civil War in 1948, it permanently abolished its army in 1949.
Trivia
There are more than 50 species of hummingbirds in Costa Rica. The Guanacaste was chosen as the national tree. Tamales are served at nearly all celebrations.
