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Costa Rica Historical Events
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Costa Rica Declares Independance
Costa Rica declared independance from spain in 1821. -
Costa Rica Becomes a Republic
In 1848, Costa Rica becomes a republic following the Mexican War of Independance. [Unknown Exact Date] -
Cerro Chirripó,
Agustín Blessing, a German priest, conquered Cerro Chirripó, one of the highest peaks in Costa Rica. -
Feminist League Founded
Ángela Acuña founded the Feminist League in 1923 to fight for the long struggle for sufferage in Costa Rica. -
Costa Rican War
The beginning of the Costa Rican War. -
Costa Rican War Ended
The ending of the Costa Rican War. -
Organization of American States (OAS)
Ángela Acuña was the first woman on record to be appointed an ambassador for the Organization of American States. -
Costa Rica's Constitution Approved
Approved shortly after the Costa Rivan War. -
A Micro-Village?
A small group of Costa Ricans in Nicaragua, by the border, tried to make their own nation, presented in June, 1995, as "Airrecú". -
Luis Guillermo Solís Goes to Office
Current President, Luis Guillermo Solís, goes to office to become president.
