Americas/Central America
Costa Rica
San José
5.3 Mio
51 100 km²
Costa Rican colón
Coastal
Spanish
Historical Events
1821 - Independence from Spain
Costa Rica gained independence from Spanish rule as part of the First Mexican Empire.
1823 - Federal Republic Membership
Costa Rica joined the Federal Republic of Central America.
1847 - Formal Independence
Costa Rica formally declared its independence from the Federal Republic of Central America.
1948 - Civil War
A brief civil war occurred in Costa Rica, leading to significant political changes.
1949 - Adoption of Current Constitution
Costa Rica adopted its current constitution, abolishing the army and establishing universal suffrage.