Geography & Mobility in Nicaragua

There are 15 departments in the Republic of Nicaragua. It is in the central part of America. Costa Rica and Honduras are the countries next to the country. The most important departments are Managua, Matagalpa and León. There are 130,375 square kilometers of land in the country. It is the largest country in Central America because of this. Nicaragua has large coastal plains and mountains in the middle of the country. It has a climate that ranges from tropical to cooler in the mountains. There are more than 6.4 million people living there. Managua is the country's capital. It is also the city with the most people, with more than a million people living there. Leon, Massaya, and Montagalpa are also important cities. Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA), which has 1.6 million passengers a year, is the largest airport. The airport is named after Augusto C. Sandino, a Nicaraguan leader who fought for freedom. It lets people get to most places in Latin America and a few flights to North America.

Nicaragua Demographics & More

European culture and traditions have a big impact on Nicaraguan culture. The main faith is Roman Catholicism. Spain is the official language of the country. The legal system is based on civil law, and the Supreme Court reviews administrative acts. It is a presidential republic, which is a type of government. President Jose Daniel Ortega is both the leader of the country and the head of the government. Every 5 years, there are elections.

Nicaragua's Economy

The Nicaraguan Cordoba is the country's official currency (NIO). The country's economy is open, and it has a GDP of about $35.7 billion. This makes it Latin America's 19th largest economy. The average income of its people is $5,683. Most of the GDP comes from three main areas: services, industry, and agriculture. Its main exports are coffee, bananas, sugarcane, rice, corn, tobacco, shoes, and textiles. Textiles and farming together account for up to half of the GDP.

Visiting Nicaragua

Nicaragua has many places to visit, both in cities and in the countryside. The country is known for its two UNESCO World Heritage sites and many old colonial buildings. The Islets of Granada, the Corn Islands, the Masaya Volcano, Cerro Negro, Mombacho Volcano National Park, and Lake Nicaragua are all popular places to visit. The main things to do for tourists are hiking, trekking, watching animals, diving, and fishing. Every year, more than 1.2 million tourists come to Nicaragua. Most of them come from the United States and the countries around it.