Area:
total: 51,100 sq km
land: 50,660 sq km
water: 440 sq km
Climate:
tropical and subtropical; dry season (December to April); rainy season (May to November); cooler in highlands Terrain:
coastal plains separated by rugged mountains including over 100 volcanic cones, of which several are major volcanoes Population:
3,956,507 Languages:
Spanish (official), English Capital:
San Jose