GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS

Costa Rica

Costa Rica lies between Nicaragua and Panama. Mountain and volcanic chains divide Pacific and Caribbean drainage and help create strong local climatic differences.

Fast Facts

  • San José lies in the Central Valley.
  • Elevation and exposure to moist winds support diverse ecosystems.
  • Rivers flow toward both coasts across relatively short horizontal distances.
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Part of Visualize CSE, an interactive geography atlas for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) preparation.