🇳🇮 Nicaragua

Republic of Nicaragua

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Basic Information

Capital
Managua
Region
Americas / Central America
Population
7,098,301
Area
130,370 km²
Currencies
Nicaraguan córdoba (C$)
Languages
Spanish

About Nicaragua

Nicaragua, the largest country in Central America, boasts a rich history shaped by indigenous cultures and Spanish colonization. It gained independence in 1821, initially as part of the Federal Republic of Central America, before becoming a sovereign nation. The 19th and 20th centuries were marked by political instability, including US intervention and civil war. The country's fertile lands have earned it the nickname 'the breadbasket of Central America', influencing its economic development. Today, Nicaragua continues to navigate complex socio-political challenges while preserving its cultural heritage.

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
NI
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
NIC
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Political Information

System of Government
Presidential Republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes

Neighboring Countries

🇨🇷
Costa Rica
🇭🇳
Honduras

Additional Flags & Symbols

Chontales Department
Chontales Department
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Estelí Department
Estelí Department
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Jinotega Department
Jinotega Department
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Masaya Department
Masaya Department
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North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region
North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region
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Acoyapa
Acoyapa
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Boaco
Boaco
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Chinandega
Chinandega
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Ciudad Darío
Ciudad Darío
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Corinto, Nicaragua
Corinto, Nicaragua
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Diriamba
Diriamba
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Estelí
Estelí
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Granada, Nicaragua
Granada, Nicaragua
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Jinotega
Jinotega
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Jinotepe, Carazo
Jinotepe, Carazo
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Juigalpa, Chontales
Juigalpa, Chontales
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León, Nicaragua
León, Nicaragua
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Managua
Managua
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Masaya
Masaya
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Matagalpa
Matagalpa
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Ocotal
Ocotal
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Puerto Cabezas
Puerto Cabezas
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San Carlos, Nicaragua
San Carlos, Nicaragua
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Somoto, Madriz
Somoto, Madriz
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