Name of country: Republic of Costa Rica
Continent: North America
Area: 51,000 square kilometers
Population: 5.21 million
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Capital: San Jose
Landmark: The Cathedral
chronicles
Before 1513 AD: Inhabited by Indians.
1513 AD: Spain begins its colonial conquest.
1564: Becomes a Spanish colony.
September 15, 1821: Declaration of independence
August 30, 1848: The Republic of Costa Rica is established.
It was declared permanently neutral on 17 November 1983.
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Best World Cup record
Quarterfinals (2014)