Costa Rica
Some of the key events about Costa Rica
- 1502Indigenous populations were decimated by diseases brought by European colonizers
- 1821Costa Rica gained independence from Spain
- 1821Costa Rica suffered economic hardship following independence from Spain
- 1856The country was invaded by forces led by American filibuster William Walker
- 1869Primary education became free and mandatory for all citizens
- 1917A military coup overthrew the elected government
- 1948Costa Rica abolished its military, becoming one of the first countries to do so
- 1948A brief civil war resulted in approximately 2,000 deaths
- 1949A new constitution was adopted, establishing a stable democratic system
- 1963Irazú Volcano erupted, causing significant damage to agriculture and infrastructure
- 1970The National Parks System was created, protecting Costa Rica's biodiversity
- 1987The Costa Rican president was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in ending Central American conflicts
- 1991A severe earthquake struck Limón province, causing widespread destruction
- 1994Costa Rica became the first country in Central America to constitutionally guarantee the right to a healthy environment
- 1996The country established its first marine protected area, Isla del Coco National Park
- 2007Costa Rica set a goal to become carbon neutral by 2021, leading global environmental efforts
- 2009The global financial crisis negatively impacted Costa Rica's economy
- 2019Costa Rica was awarded the UN's highest environmental honor, the Champions of the Earth award, for its commitment to combating climate change
- 2020The COVID-19 pandemic severely affected Costa Rica's tourism industry
- 2021A major cybercrime attack compromised government systems and caused financial losses
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