NICARAGUA

Nicaragua is a republic in Central America. Although it is the largest nation in the region, it has one of the lowest population. The country is bordered on the north by Honduras and on the south by Costa Rica. Its western coastline is on the Pacific Ocean, while the east side of the country is on the Caribbean Sea.

Location

Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Costa Rica and Honduras.

Capital

Managua

Climate

Tropical in lowlands, cooler in highlands

Language

Spanish 97.5% (official), Miskito 1.7%, other 0.8% (1995 census) note: English and indigenous languages on Atlantic coast.

Monetary Unit

Gold cordoba (NIO)