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Costa Rica - General

Key Facts

Geography

Area: 

51,180 sq km (19,760 sq mi).

Population: 

5.15 million (2025).

Population density: 

101 per sq km.

Capital: 

San José.

Government: 

Republic.

Head of state: 

President Laura Fernández Delgado since 2026.

Head of government: 

President Laura Fernández Delgado since 2026.

Electricity: 

120 volts AC, 60Hz.

Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B plugs:
• Type A: Two flat parallel pins.
• Type B: Two flat parallel pins with a grounding pin.

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