Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Costa Rica and Honduras.
The Pacific coast of Nicaragua was settled as a Spanish colony in the early 16th century. Independence from Spain was declared in 1821, and the countr ...
Longitude: -85
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Nicaragua:
2,988.805 km
Terrain:
Extensive Atlantic coastal plains rising to central interior mountains; narrow Pacific coastal plain interrupted by volcanoes.
Natural Resources:
Gold, silver, copper, tungsten, lead, zinc, timber, fish.
Industries:
Food processing, chemicals, machinery and metal products, knit and woven apparel, petroleum refining and distribution, beverages, footwear, wood, electric wire harness manufacturing, mining.
Population: 6,676,948
The overwhelming majority of the population resides in the western half of the country, with much of the urban growth centered in the capital city of Managua; coastal areas also show large population clusters.
Area: 130,373 km2
slightly larger than Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than New York state
Largest country in Central America; contains the largest freshwater body in Central America, Lago de Nicaragua.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| spa | Spanish |
Spanish (official) 99.5%, Indigenous 0.3%, Portuguese 0.1%, other 0.1% (2020 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| NIO | Nicaraguan córdoba | C$ |
Capital City: Managua
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 9:40 am (GMT-06:00)
Visiting Nicaragua
You're in for a treat! Nicaragua is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and lakes
- Rich cultural heritage
- Diverse wildlife and national parks
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- Health risks such as dengue fever
- Limited infrastructure in rural areas
- 3.6HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Nicaraguan cuisine features rice, beans, and corn.
- Popular dishes include gallo pinto and nacatamales.
- Fresh tropical fruits and seafood are staples.
- Visit the colonial city of Granada
- Explore the Masaya Volcano National Park
- Relax on the beaches of San Juan del Sur
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