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🇳🇮 Nicaragua Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Nicaragua is a country in Central America, North America. It covers a total area of 130,374 km² and has a coastline of 910 km. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
North America
geographical region
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Region
Central America
sub-region
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Total Area
130,374 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
51/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
910 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC-6
UTC offset
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Independence
1821
established
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Climate
Tropical, dry season November–April
general type

Location and Position

Nicaragua is situated in Central America, within the broader continent of North America. The country has a coastline of 910 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Nicaragua covers a total area of 130,374 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 6.6M across this area, the population density is 51/km². The capital city is Managua.

Climate

The climate of Nicaragua is tropical, dry season november–april. The best time to visit is generally November–April, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Nicaragua

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Honduras
Tegucigalpa
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Costa Rica
San José

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nicaragua located?

Nicaragua is located in Central America, North America. The capital city is Managua.

How large is Nicaragua?

Nicaragua has a total area of 130,374 km² with a population density of 51/km².

What countries border Nicaragua?

Nicaragua shares land borders with: Honduras, Costa Rica.

What is the climate of Nicaragua?

The climate of Nicaragua is Tropical, dry season November–April. The best time to visit is November–April.

What timezone is Nicaragua in?

Nicaragua observes UTC-6 timezone.

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