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Sep 18, 1502
Christpher Columbus visits the area and names it Costa Rica which means Rich Coast
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Costa Rica gained independence from Mexico
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Battle of Rivas: Costa Rica beat William Walker's invading Nicaraguans
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Costa Rica's flag was adopted
Costa Rica's flag was adopted -
U.S Marines invaded Costa Rica
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Costa Rica signed a friendship treaty with Nicaragua ending hostilitie over their boarders