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Costa Rico independence day
Costa Rico gained its independence from Spain in 1821 -
Mexican Empire desolves
The Mexican Empire desolved in 1823. Costa Rica joins El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Guatamala as the United Provinces of Central America. -
Full Indepence Gained
Costa Rica becomes a fully independent country -
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American Tries to take over
Costa Rican leader, Juan Rafael Mora, leads a fight against William Walker, an American who tried to take over the region. -
New President overthrows former president
Frederico Tinoco overthrows the elected president, Alfredo Gonzalez, but is himself deposed two years later -
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Liberal Reforms Introduced
New president introduces liberal reforms including workers rights and minimum wages. -
Six Week Civil War
A six week civil war over a disputed presidential election -
A New Constitution is Adopted
After a 44-day civil war, Costa Rica adopted a new constitution. -
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Costa Rica is governed by mainly conservative administrations
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A new nature reserve was created
The Absoluta Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve was created. It was the first of many nature reserves around the world. -
Irazu Volcano erupts
The Irazu Volcano erupts causing serious damage to agriculture -
Volcano Explosion
The Arenal Volcano errupts causing many casualties -
President wins a Nobel Peace Prize
President Oscar Arias Sánchez wins the Nobel Peace Prize. He helped end civil wars in El Salvador and Nicaragua. -
Arias is elected again
Oscar Arias Sanchez is elected president of Costa Rica for a second term. -
First Female President
Laura Chinchilla becomes Costa Rica's first female president
