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Costa Rica Neighboring Countries

Costa Rica is located in Central America (Americas), with its capital in San José. The official language is Spanish. The currency is Costa Rican colón.

What are the neighboring countries of Costa Rica? Costa Rica shares land borders with 2 countries. These Costa Rica neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Costa Rica at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Costa Rica neighboring countries are: Nicaragua and Panama. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Costa Rica and its border countries. The map highlights Costa Rica in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Costa Rica

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Costa Rica?

Costa Rica shares land borders with 2 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Costa Rica?

The neighboring countries of Costa Rica are: Nicaragua and Panama.

Which other countries in Americas have the same number of neighbors as Costa Rica?

Countries in Americas with 2 land borders: Belize, French Guiana, El Salvador, Ecuador, Nicaragua, United States, Panama, Uruguay.

Which countries in Americas have more neighbors than Costa Rica?

Countries in Americas with more than 2 land borders: Bolivia, Peru, Honduras, Guatemala, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and 3 more....

Which countries in Americas have fewer neighbors than Costa Rica?

Countries in Americas with fewer than 2 land borders: Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Caribbean Netherlands, Saint Barthélemy, Turks and Caicos Islands, Curaçao, Montserrat, British Virgin Islands, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Bermuda, and 24 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Costa Rica?

The capitals of countries bordering Costa Rica are:
  • Nicaragua: Managua
  • Panama: Panama City

What are the country codes of Costa Rica's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Costa Rica's neighbors are:
  • Nicaragua: NI (ISO 2) / NIC (ISO 3)
  • Panama: PA (ISO 2) / PAN (ISO 3)