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Ideally set on the Central American Isthmus, 10 degree North of the equator and 84 degree West of the Prime Meridian, Costa Rica has a superb geography. Bordering the Caribbean Sea towards the east and the North Pacific Ocean towards the west, Costa Rica has a wide coastline that runs over an area of 1, 290 km.
Costa Rica Climate, Soil, Vegetation and Topography together comprise the Geography of Costa Rica. Spread over an area of 51, 000 sq.km, Costa Rica's geography consists of 50, 660 sq.km of land and just 440 sq.km of water. Known to protect the national territory and national parks, Costa Rica houses many national parks, Cocos Island being the largest island according to the Geography of Costa Rica.
Surrounding places like Nicaragua and Panama, Costa Rica lies in the vicinity of a series of volcanic mountain chain that runs from Nicaraguan border to the Panamanian border. Pacific Ocean lying at the sea level is the lowest point in Costa Rica and Cerro Chirripo located at a height of 3, 810 meters is the highest point that you can yourself see in the Tourist Map of Costa Rica. Costa Rica is well connected to all the major cities of the world through an excellent network of roadways, airways and railways.
Geography in Costa Rica seems to have everything packed in a perfect combo, from a balanced flora to diverse ecosystems, from hospitable people to abundant fauna, Costa Rica is a popular tourist destination. Get to know more about the Geography of Costa Rica during Tours to Costa Rica with Travour.
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