Costa Rica - map

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Locator map for the Central American country of Costa Rica. It is bounded to the north by Nicaragua, to the southeast by Panama, to the east by the Caribbean Sea, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean.

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The star, which was added to the flag in 1793, initially had more than five points. The star may represent the Morning Star mentioned in the Koran. Effective date: 5 June 1936. >>