Title: How Big Is Costa Rica?
Headings: How Big Is Costa Rica?
How Big Is Costa Rica?
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Physically Small, but large in biodiversity
Sea Territory
Disputed Territory
The Coastline
Tallest and Lowest Points
Biodiversity
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Content: Although the matter seems settled, Nicaragua still claims the territory and does not think Costa Rica should consider it as their own. The Coastline
Another aspect of Costa Rica’s size to consider are the extensive coastlines on both the Pacific and Caribbean sides. Costa Rica has both the Atlantic to the east and Pacific Coast to the west. The pacific side is almost 4 times bigger than the Atlantic (Caribbean) coast. It stretches all the way from Guanacaste to The Osa Peninsula, making it 1,016 kilometers or (631 mi) long. The Caribbean is only 212 kilometers or (132 mi) long. That totals 1290 kilometers in coastline. Tallest and Lowest Points
The tallest point of Costa Rica is Cerro Chirripó, standing 3,820 meters or (12,533 ft) high. You can hike to the top. You must make reservations and plan on it being a 3-day hike.