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In 1835, Costa Rica while still a part of the Federal Republic of Central America had a civil war over where its capital should be.
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Music used:
"Chase" by Kevin MacLeod
Notes:
- The loyalties towards the league or central government were based on cities/towns/villages listed in the Guardia source, meaning the more rural areas were approximated.
- While the capital was agreed to be in a town named Murciélago, the government had moved most of the administration to San José, hence why it is shown as the capital at the beginning.
- The Colombia/Costa Rica boundary in Panama is simplified as a disputed border due to them both having overlapping claims.
Sources:
- Fernández Guardia, Ricardo. La guerra de la Liga y la invasión de Quijano. Costa Rica: EUNED, 2007.
- Jordan, Sarah. “How Did San Jose Become the Capital of Costa Rica?” The Tico Times, January 25, 2022. ticotimes.net/2022/01/25/how-did-san-jose-become-the-capital-of-costa-rica.
- Smilodon. “Territorio Tradicional Guatuso.” 2009. Map. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Territorio_tradicional_guatuso.png.
In 1835, Costa Rica while still a part of the Federal Republic of Central America had a civil war over where its capital should be.
➤ Support this channel with my Patreon!: patreon.com/emperortigerstar
Music used:
"Chase" by Kevin MacLeod
Notes:
- The loyalties towards the league or central government were based on cities/towns/villages listed in the Guardia source, meaning the more rural areas were approximated.
- While the capital was agreed to be in a town named Murciélago, the government had moved most of the administration to San José, hence why it is shown as the capital at the beginning.
- The Colombia/Costa Rica boundary in Panama is simplified as a disputed border due to them both having overlapping claims.
Sources:
- Fernández Guardia, Ricardo. La guerra de la Liga y la invasión de Quijano. Costa Rica: EUNED, 2007.
- Jordan, Sarah. “How Did San Jose Become the Capital of Costa Rica?” The Tico Times, January 25, 2022. ticotimes.net/2022/01/25/how-did-san-jose-become-the-capital-of-costa-rica.
- Smilodon. “Territorio Tradicional Guatuso.” 2009. Map. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Territorio_tradicional_guatuso.png.
