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Time Zone

Costa Rica operates on Central Standard Time (CST), which is UTC-6. Costa Rica does not observe daylight saving time.

Key Points

• Region: Central America
• Country: Costa Rica
• Known for: Biodiversity, eco-tourism, and beautiful beaches
• Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)

Geographical Overview

Costa Rica is a tropical country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea on the west and east coasts, respectively.

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Interesting Facts

• Costa Rica is known for having no standing army since 1949.
• It is home to more than 5% of the world's biodiversity despite its small size.
• Costa Rica generates nearly 99% of its electricity from renewable resources.
• The capital city, San José, is located in the central valley region of the country.