 Nicaragua — (nik´ə rä´gwə) |
About The People
Did You Know... Nicaragua is named for one of its original inhabitants, Chief Nicarao, who »» More
Eating & Recipes... Eating is complemented with pleasant conversation. Both hands (not elbows) »» More
In Their Language... When meeting another person for the first time, Nicaraguans smile and »» More
Fashion... Men wear clothes made from washable cotton cord or other lightweight materi »» More
Socializing... Nicaraguans enjoy being with other people and are sociable. Honor is import »» More
Family... The extended family is the basis of society and exerts a major influence on »» More
Sports & Recreation... Children enjoy a type of hopscotch called rayuela, games of hide and s »» More
| World Region: Central America
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Nicaragua History
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Augusto Cesar Sandino, guerrilla leader in the struggle
against the United States occupation of Nicaragua in the 1920s-30s
Figure 2. Nicaragua in Its Central American »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Managua »» History of Managua
Population: 5,995,928
GDP: $16,530,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 129,494 (sq km) 49,998 (sq mi)
Currency: gold cordoba
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