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The native peoples were conquered by Spain in the 16th century. Costa Rica was then the southern-most province in the Spanish territory of New Spain. The provincial capital was in Cartago.
After a brief time in the Mexican Empire of Agustín de Iturbide (see: History of Mexico and Mexican Empire) Costa Rica became a state in the United States of Central America (see: History of Central America) from 1823 to 1839. In 1824 the capital was moved to San JoséSan Jos is the capital and largest city of the nation of Costa Rica. It is also the capital of San Jose province. San Jose is located in the center of the country at 10. 2° W; it is on a mountain plateau at an elevation of about 1,170 meters (some 4,000 f. From the 1840sEvents and Trends First signing of the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi) on February 6, 1840 at Waitangi New Zealand. The treaty between the British Crown and Maori made New Zealand a British colony and is considered the founding point of modern N on Costa Rica was an independent nation.
Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th centuryAlternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical ( 18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801- 1900. Events The Little Ice Age ended, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. In 19491949 is the common year starting on Saturday. see link for calendar) Events January-February January 4 RMS Caronia of the Cunard Line departs Southampton for New York on her maiden voyage January 4 February 22 Series of winter storms in Nebraska, Wyoming,, José Figueres FerrerJose Figueres Ferrer President of Costa Rica First term: 8 May 1948 to 8 November 1949 Preceded by: Teodoro Picado Michalski Succeeded by: Otilio Ulate Blanco Second term: 8 November 1953 to 8 May 1958 Preceded by: Otilio Ulate Blanco Succeeded by: Mario abolished the armyAn army comprises all of a nation's land-based military forces or a specific large military force. Military land forces An army is a military organization. The word army can refer to any armed force, or more specifically a force primarily designed for lan; and since then, Costa Rica has been one of the few countries to operate within the democratic system without the assistance of a military.
Although still a largely agricultural country, it has achieved a relatively high standard of living. Land ownership is widespread. TourismTourism can be defined as the act of travel for the purpose of recreation, and the provision of services for this act. A tourist is someone who travels at least fifty miles from home, as defined by the World Tourism Organization (a United Nations body). is a rapidly expanding industry.