San Jose

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geographical name (1)

city in western California south-southeast of San Francisco population 945,942
city and capital of Costa Rica, located in the central part of the country population 288,000

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“San Jose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/San%20Jose. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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