Nicaragua is a country in Central America, North America. Its capital is Managua, with a population of approximately 6.6M and a total area of 130,374 km². The official language is Spanish and the currency is the Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO).
Nicaragua covers an area of 130,374 km² with a population density of 51/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $15.8B ($2,394 per capita) and gained independence in 1821. It has a coastline of 910 km.
Lake Nicaragua is the only freshwater lake in the world that contains sharks — bull sharks adapted to fresh water by swimming up the San Juan River from the Caribbean. Nicaragua also has the world's only volcano you can surf down — Cerro Negro.
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A stunning island formed by two volcanoes rising from Lake Nicaragua — ancient petroglyphs and howler monkeys
The oldest surviving colonial city in mainland Central America — colourful churches and horse-drawn carriages
The world's only active volcano where visitors can sandboard down the ash slopes at speed
Two idyllic Caribbean islands with white sand beaches, clear water and excellent diving
The capital of Nicaragua is Managua.
The official language(s) of Nicaragua are Spanish.
The population of Nicaragua is approximately 6.6M.
Nicaragua uses the Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO).
Nicaragua is located in North America, in the Central America region.
Nicaragua has a GDP of $15.8B, with a GDP per capita of $2,394.
The best time to visit Nicaragua is November–April. The climate is Tropical, dry season November–April.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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