may 30, 1838 - Costa Rica independent from Federal Republic of Central America
Description:
On this day, Costa Rica formally split from the Federal Republic of Central America. Costa Rica had already begun to enjoy autonomy within the increasingly ceremonial FRCA, but this proclamation of independence made things official. Costa Rica has enjoyed greater stability and peace than much of Central America, and today has a high standard of living. It's one of the only nations on Earth without a standing army.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 30, 1838
Now
~ 187 years ago