Nicaragua - Wikipedia
WEBNicaragua, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is the geographically largest country in Central America, comprising 130,370 km 2 (50,340 sq mi). With a population of 6,850,540 as of 2021, it is the third-most populous country in …
Nicaragua | Geography, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Nicaragua, country of Central America. The largest Central American republic, Nicaragua can be characterized by its agricultural economy, its history of autocratic government, and its imbalance of regional development. Almost all settlement and economic activity are concentrated in western Nicaragua.
Nicaragua Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBDec 15, 2023 · Key Facts. Flag. Nicaragua, located in Central America, is bordered by Honduras to the north, Costa Rica to the south, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. The country spans an area of approximately 130,967 km 2 (50,567 mi 2 ), making it the largest country in Central America.
First-timer’s guide to Nicaragua - Lonely Planet
WEBOct 10, 2023 · The largest country in Central America - dubbed the land of lakes and volcanoes - Nicaragua has retained its off-the-beaten-path feel, and much of it has been preserved rather than developed.
Nicaragua - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 1, 2024 · Nicaragua. Central America and the Caribbean. Page last updated: May 01, 2024. Photos of Nicaragua. view 1 photos. Introduction. Background. 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 country became an independent republic in 1838.
History of Nicaragua | Colonization, Independence, Government, …
WEBThe largest of the Central American republics, Nicaragua has a unique history in that it was the only country in Latin America to be colonized by both the Spanish and the British. Nicaragua’s population is made up mostly of mestizos (people of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry).
Nicaragua - Wikiwand
WEBNicaragua, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is the geographically largest country in Central America, comprising 130,370 km2 (50,340 sq mi). With a population of 6,850,540 as of 2021, it is the third-most populous country in …
Nicaragua travel - Lonely Planet | Central America
WEBAn affable all-rounder, Nicaragua embraces travelers with diverse offerings of volcanic landscapes, historic towns, sensational beaches, remote, idyllic islands, wave-battered Pacific beaches and pristine forests. 01 / Attractions. Must-see attractions. Parque Nacional Volcán Masaya. Masaya & Los Pueblos Blancos.
Nicaragua - The World Factbook
WEBDec 22, 2021 · Nicaragua, the poorest country in Central America and the second poorest in the Western Hemisphere, has widespread underemployment and poverty. GDP growth of 4.5% in 2017 was insufficient to make a significant difference. Textiles and agriculture combined account for nearly 50% of Nicaragua's exports.
Nicaragua country profile - BBC News
WEBApr 4, 2023 · Nicaragua is striving to overcome the after-effects of dictatorship, civil war and natural calamities, which have left it one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere. It is now also...