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The Republic of Costa Rica is a presidential republic in Latin America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south, with its capital at San José. It has an area of 51,100 km² and a population of 5.0442 million (2023). It is divided into seven provinces.
The telecommunications authority SUTEL, based in Escazú, San Rafael, is the body responsible for type approval in Costa Rica. Radio products in Costa Rica require SUTEL (Superintendencia de Telecomunicaciones) certification. SUTEL is the body responsible for regulating the country's telecommunications market. After successful approval, products may be sold in Costa Rica, and manufacturers must affix the SUTEL certification label to cellular products.
