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How to Pronounce Costa Rica
KOS-tuh REE-kuh
/ˌkɒstə ˈriːkə/
Syllable Breakdown
KOStuhREEkuh
Spanish pronunciation: KOHS-tah REE-kah — stress on REE. It means 'Rich Coast.'
Common Mistakes
kost-AH REE-kuhKOS-tah RY-kah
Fun Fact About the Name
Costa Rica stunned the football world at the 2014 World Cup, reaching the quarter-finals after defeating Uruguay, Italy, and England — finishing top of their group.
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Costa Rica competes in the CONCACAF confederation.
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