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| Name: |
| The Republic of Costa Rica |
| Capital City: |
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| San José |
| Country Size: |
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| 51,000 KM2 (19.632 square miles) |
| Currency: |
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| Colón |
| National Bird: |
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| Turdus grayi (Clay coloured Robin) “Yigüirro” |
| National Flower: |
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| Cattleya Skinneri (Orchid) “Guaria Morada” |
| Army Abolished: |
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| 1948 |
| Highest Mountain: |
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Chirripó 3,819 m./ 12,530 ft |
| Highest Volcano: |
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Irazú 3,432 m./ 11,260 ft |
Active Volcanoes: |
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9 (Orosi, Rincón de la Vieja, Miravalles, Tenorio, Arenal, Poás, Barva, Irazú and Turrialba) |
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