Questions and Answers
What country is located to the south of Costa Rica?
Which body of water is referred to as Mar Caribe?
What is the capital city of Costa Rica?
San José
Which ocean is located to the west of Costa Rica?
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What country is located to the north of Costa Rica?
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Name a body of water east of Costa Rica.
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Study Notes
Costa Rica Geography
- Nicaragua is located to the north of Costa Rica and is known for its lakes and volcanoes.
- The Caribbean Sea, referred to as "Mar Caribe" or "el Caribe" in Spanish, lies to the east of Costa Rica and is part of the larger Atlantic Ocean ("Océano Atlántico" or "el Atlántico").
- San José is the capital city of Costa Rica, centrally located and known for its cultural and economic significance.
- The Pacific Ocean, known as "Océano Pacífico" or "el Pacífico," borders Costa Rica to the west, featuring many beaches and coastal ecosystems.
- Panama is situated to the south of Costa Rica, sharing a border and known for its famous canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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Test your knowledge of Costa Rica's geography with this flashcard quiz based on Panorama. Label key locations such as San José, the Caribbean Sea, and Pacific Ocean. Perfect for students learning about Central America.
