Costa Rica

By theboeing717
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    Costa Rica Historical Events

  • 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,

    Cerro Chirripó,

    Agustín Blessing, a German priest, conquered Cerro Chirripó, one of the highest peaks in Costa Rica.
  • Feminist League Founded

    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)

    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

    Luis Guillermo Solís Goes to Office

    Current President, Luis Guillermo Solís, goes to office to become president.