Americas
Costa Rica Flag
Blue represents the sky and the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, white stands for peace and wisdom, and red symbolises the warmth of the people. The coat of arms was inspired by a visit from the President of the United States.
Capital
San José
Continent
Americas
Population
5.1 million
Flag symbolism
Blue represents the sky and the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, white stands for peace and wisdom, and red symbolises the warmth of the people. The coat of arms was inspired by a visit from the President of the United States.
Did you know?
Costa Rica abolished its army in 1948 — it has been at peace ever since and invests heavily in education.