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Which body of water borders the eastern coast of Costa Rica?

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The eastern coast of Costa Rica is bordered by the Caribbean Sea. This coastline stretches for approximately 185 miles (300 km). In contrast, the southwestern coastline of Costa Rica is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, which is significantly longer at 630 miles (1,015 km). The narrowest point between these two bodies of water in Costa Rica is about 75 miles (120 km).12