In December 1, 1948, presidentJosé Figueres Ferrer of Costa Rica abolished the country's army after victory in the civil war in that year. In a ceremony in the Cuartel Bellavista, Figueres broke a wall with a mallet symbolizing the end of Costa Rica's military spirit. In 1949 the abolition of the military was introduced in the Article 12 of the 1949 Constitution. December 1 is the 335th (in leap years the 336th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... The following table contains a list of the presidents and heads of state of Costa Rica since Central American independence from Spain and Mexico. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... A rubber mallet, used in construction, woodworking, and auto-body work. ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) is a common year starting on Saturday. ...
José Figueres Ferrer breaking a wall of the Cuartel Bellavista symbolizing the abolition of the Military
In 1986, president Oscar Arias Sánchez declared December 1 as the Día de la Abolición del Ejército (Military abolition day) with law #8115. 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The following table contains a list of the presidents and heads of state of Costa Rica since Central American independence from Spain and Mexico. ... Dr. Óscar Rafael de Jesús Arias Sánchez (born 13 September 1941, in Heredia) was the President of Costa Rica from 1986 to 1990. ... December 1 is the 335th (in leap years the 336th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
CostaRica, a small country roughly the size of west Virginia is wonderful to explore, offering the visitor two coasts with miles of beautiful beaches, and extensive national parks system covering approximately 25% of the land, and an incredible biodiversity, including tropical rain forest, dense cloud forest, and active volcanoes.
CostaRica's microclimates vary from the barren cold volcanic tundra to the exotic cloud forest, from the deep dense jungle of Talamanca to the tropical dry forests of Guanacaste, from quiet gold-hued beaches where the Baulas Tortoises build their nests to the winding Tortugero Canals where the crocodile is king.
CostaRica is a democratic republic, as stated by the 1949 Constitution, which guarantees all citizens and foreigners equality before the law, the right to own property, the right of petition and assembly, freedom of speech, and the right to habeas corpus, among others.
The budget previously dedicated to the military now is dedicated to security, education and culture; the country maintains armed Police Guard forces.The museum Museo Nacional de CostaRica was placed in the Cuartel Bellavista as a symbol of commitment to culture.
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