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Although explored by the Spanish early in the 16th century, initial attempts at colonizing Costa Rica proved unsuccessful due to a combination of factors, including disease from mosquito-infested swamps, brutal heat, resistance by natives, and pirate raids. It was not until 1563 that a permanent settlement of Cartago was established in the cooler, fertile central highlands. The area remained a colony for some two and a half centuries. In 1821, Costa Rica became one of several Central American provinces that jointly declared their independence from Spain. Two years later it joined the United Provinces of Central America, but this federation disintegrated in 1838, at which time Costa Rica proclaimed its sovereignty and independence. Since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred the country's democratic development. In 1949, Costa Rica dissolved its armed forces. Although it still maintains a large agricultural sector, Costa Rica has expanded its economy to include strong technology and tourism industries. The standard of living is relatively high. Land ownership is widespread.

Costa Rica is a presidential republic.

Source: CIA World Factbook

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Decreto Nº 34.331/J - Reglamento de la Ley Nº 6.545, Ley del catastro nacional.

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El presente Decreto aprueba el Reglamento a la Ley de Catastro Nacional, que tiene bajo su competencia la ejecución y mantenimiento del catastro y la creación de un registro catastral mediante los procedimientos técnicos y tecnológicos de que disponga, y tendrá a cargo la función de calificación e inscripción de planos de agrimensura.

Decreto Nº 33.957/MINAE/MAG - Modifica el Decreto Nº 23.214/MAG/MIRENEM, sobre la metodología para la determinación de la capacidad de uso de las tierras.

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El presente Decreto modifica la Metodología para la determinación de la capacidad de uso de las tierras de Costa Rica, en relación a la realización de obras de infraestructura civil.

Enmienda: Decreto Nº 23.214/MAG/MIRENEM - Metodología para la determinación de la capacidad de uso de las tierras. (1994-04-13)