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Date unknown- Christopher Columbus visited area, named it Costa Rica (Rich Coast)
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a permanent settlement of Cartago was established in the cooler, fertile central highlands.
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Irazú volcano erupted, destroyed Cartago
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Costa Rica became one of several Central American provinces that jointly declared their independence from Spain.
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Date Unknown- Costa Rica joined United Provinces of Central America with El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
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Date unknown- Banana cultivation began
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Date unknown- US Marines invaded Costa Rica
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Date Unknown- Civil war over disputed presidential election lasted six weeks, more than 2,000 dead
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Date Unknown- Laura Chinchilla elected first woman president