Costa Rica is a tropical Central American country located in the south of the region. Costa Rica borders Nicaragua in the north and Panama in the south. Off the east coast of Costa Rica lies the Caribbean Sea, and off the west coast is the Pacific Ocean. The distance from the west and east coast at the narrowest point is around 120 kilometers. Although Costa Rica is the second smallest country in Central America, with an area of 51,100 square kilometers, it has a diverse range of geography. The distinctive geography in Costa Rica consists of jungles, mountains, beaches, volcanoes, islands, and waterfalls. Seven provinces make up Costa Rica, and the capital is San José, but there are also several islands off of the coast. Costa Rica can be divided into three regions: the Central Highlands, the Caribbean Lowlands, and the Pacific Coastal Strip. The Central Highlands is the center strip of Costa Rica and is home to many mountains. The Caribbean Lowlands are a flatter region of land in the east, along the Caribbean Sea, and have large areas of rainforest. The Pacific Coastal Strip has a similar geography to the Caribbean Lowlands but is located on the west coast along the Pacific Ocean. Additionally, it is a flatter area, with diverse jungles and forests. Because Costa Rica is an isthmus, or surrounded by water on both sides, many beaches can be enjoyed in both the Caribbean Lowlands and Pacific Coastal Strip. On the west coast and towards the center of the country, there are many mountains and volcanoes, many of which are still active today. The mountains are separated into two ranges: Cordillera Volcánica, in the north and Cordillera de Talamanca, in the south. The highest elevation point in Costa Rica is Cerro Chirripo, a prominent mountain,  standing at a towering 3,819 meters. However, the majority of Costa Rica is covered in dense, thick, tropical rainforests. Many rivers run through Costa Rica, but some notable ones include the San Juan River, which is the longest, the General River, and the Tempisque River. Costa Rica has a tropical or subtropical climate, meaning that the temperature is often humid and there is a lot of rainfall. The average temperature in the capital, San José, is 69 °F, although the temperature varies with different elevations. Unlike the four seasons in the US, there are only two seasons in Costa Rica: green season and dry season. The green season is from May to November, and there is an abundant amount of rain, which greatly benefits agriculture. The green season is relatively cold, like winter with all the rainfall, except it is humid and there is no snow. The annual amount of rainfall is 70 inches. The dry season is from December to April, and there is less rain and hot, sunny weather. In conclusion, Costa Rica has a tropical climate with a wide variety of geographical features including thick jungles, tall mountains, and beautiful beaches.