Costa Rica Facts
Interesting Facts about Costa Rica
Country: Costa RicaSan Jose by the Numbers: Population: 300,000
Elevation: 3021 feet
Average Annual Precipitation: 70.8 inches
Average January Temperature: 66 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 69 degrees F
Quick Facts: Major Industries: Food Processing, Textiles & Clothing, Construction Materials, Fertilizer, Plastic Products
Ethnic Mix: 94% Caucasian, 3% African American, 1% Amerindian, 1% Chinese, 1% Other
Electricity: 120 volts, 60Hz
Time Zone: GMT-6
Country Dialing Code: 506
Did You Know? Why does coffee grow so well around the city? It's the climate. The Central Valley, in which the city sits, has a perfect climate. At 1,125m (3,690 ft.) above sea level, San José enjoys springlike temperatures year-round.
Orientation: Costa Rica is bordered to the north by Nicaragua and to the southeast by Panama. It has both a Caribbean and a Pacific coast. A series of volcanic mountain chains runs from the Nicaraguan border to the Panamanian border, splitting the country in two.
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