Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( Costa Rica or República de Costa Rica), is a republic in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the east-southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. Costa Rica was the first country in the world to constitutionally abolish its army. It′s is a Latin American country.

So, if it is a Republic (country) it can not be a U.S. territory, because it′s an independent state with their own Flag, President, legislative power, Constitution and 4 million people.

The name of the actual President is Dr. Oscar Arias Sánchez (2006-2010).

No, it is not. So when traveling there, you definitely need a passport (unlike, say, Puerto Rico, which is a US territory).

Admittedly, it feels a bit like a US territory. Since tourism is their number one source of revenue, many people make a living from tourism related jobs (driving people, giving tours, etc.), and because of that, it feels a bit like the Disney of Central America.

No, it isn't.

Costa Rica is an independent country in Centeramerica between Nicaragua and Panama.

Please also see the following link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Rica

No, it is not. It is it's own sovereign nation.

believe it or not, no.