Nicaragua
The largest country in Central America, Nicaragua is a land of lakes and volcanoes, including an enormous freshwater lake so big it grows its own island made of two volcanoes.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS ◢
A blue-white-blue horizontal triband with the national coat of arms centred. The two blue bands represent the Pacific and Caribbean, the white the land between; the arms show five volcanoes for the old Central American union under a triangle, rainbow and liberty cap.
Nicaragua FACTS ◢
| Capital | Managua |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 5,142,098 |
| Area | 120,340 km² |
| Population density | 43 /km² |
| Currency | Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO) C$ |
| Official language | Spanish |
| Calling code | +505 |
| Internet TLD | .ni |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | NI / NIC |
DID YOU KNOW? ◢
- It's the largest country in Central America by land area.
- Lake Nicaragua is the biggest lake in Central America and contains Ometepe, an island formed by two volcanoes.
- It sits on a chain of active volcanoes, some of which draw visitors for volcano boarding down their ash slopes.
- The city of León is home to the largest cathedral in Central America.
Nicaragua FAQ ◢
What is the capital of Nicaragua?
The capital of Nicaragua is Managua.
What is the population of Nicaragua?
Nicaragua has a population of about 5,142,098.
What currency does Nicaragua use?
Nicaragua uses the Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO).
What languages are spoken in Nicaragua?
The official language of Nicaragua is Spanish.
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