Geography
Area:
Total Area: 78,200 sq km Land Area: 75,991 sq km Water Area: 2,209 sq km U.S. Comparison: slightly small than South Carolina Borders: Surrounded by: Costa Rica, Columbia, Carribean Sea, Pacific Ocean Land Boundaries: 555 km Coastline: 2,490 km Climate: tropical maritime; hot, humid, cloudy; prolonged rainy season (May to January), short dry season (January to May) Terrain: interior mostly steep, rugged mountains and dissected, upland plains; coastal areas largely plains and rolling hills Elevation: Lowest: Pacific Ocean 0 m Highest: Volcan Baru 3,475 m |