Countries that border Costa Rica
Costa Rica shares land borders with 2 countries: Nicaragua, Panama. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Costa Rica's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Costa Rica
- CapitalSan José
- RegionCentral America
- Land borders2
- Area51,100 km²
- Population5,309,625
- ISO codeCR
Learning Costa Rica on the map
Knowing which countries border Costa Rica is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Costa Rica and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Costa Rica?
Costa Rica borders 2 countries: Nicaragua, Panama.
Which countries share a border with Costa Rica?
The countries bordering Costa Rica are: Nicaragua, Panama.
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
The capital of Costa Rica is San José.