Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Nicaragua 🇳🇮: capital Managua, population 6.8 million, located in North America. Currency: Nicaraguan Córdoba (C$). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Managua
- Population: 6.8 million
- Continent: North America
- Language: Spanish
- Currency: Nicaraguan Córdoba (C$)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Nicaragua
- Area: 130,373 km² (50,337 sq mi)
- Region: Central America
- Has a coastline
- People: Nicaraguan
- Internet domain: .ni
Fun Facts About Nicaragua
- The largest country in Central America.
- Has two large lakes, including one with freshwater sharks.
- Home to many active volcanoes, and some people even surf down them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicaragua known for?
Nicaragua is known for several things — The largest country in Central America; Has two large lakes, including one with freshwater sharks; Home to many active volcanoes, and some people even surf down them.
How big is Nicaragua?
Nicaragua covers about 130,373 square kilometers (50,337 square miles), in the Central America region.
Is Nicaragua landlocked?
No. Nicaragua has a coastline and shares land borders with 2 neighboring countries.
What are people from Nicaragua called?
People from Nicaragua are called Nicaraguan.
What is the capital of Nicaragua?
The capital of Nicaragua is Managua.
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