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Nicaragua's Information

Land Area	119,990 km²
Water Area	10,380 km²
Total Area	130,370km² (#96)
Population	5,966,798 (#110)
Population Density	49.73/km²
Government Type	Presidential Republic
GDP (PPP)	$33.55 Billion
GDP Per Capita	$5,300
Currency	Cordoba (NIO)
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Largest Cities	Managua (973,087) Leon (144,538) Masaya (130,113) Tipitapa (127,153) Chinandega (126,387) Matagalpa (109,089) Esteli (96,422) Granada (89,409) Ciudad Sandino (70,013) Juigalpa (54,731) View all cities in Nicaragua

Nicaragua Trivia

What Is The Capital Of Nicaragua?

Managua, located on the shores of the Lake Managua, serves as the capital and most populous city of Nicaragua.

What Is The Capital Of Nicaragua?

What type of government does Nicaragua have?

In Nicaragua, a presidential republic, the President of the country leads the government and also is the head of state. The National Assembly and the government exercises legislative power. The executive power is vested in the government. An independent judiciary handles the federal judicial functions.

What Type Of Government Does Nicaragua Have?

What Were the Contras of Nicaragua?

The Nicaragua contras were right-wing rebels who opposed the socialist "Sandinista" government that was active in Nicaragua from 1979 until 1990. They included the Nicaraguan Democratic Force (Fuerza Democratica Nicaraguense or FDN). I

Who Were The Contras Of Nicaragua?

What is the Currency of Nicaragua?

The official currency of Nicaragua is the Nicaraguan córdoba.

What Is the Currency of Nicaragua?

What Languages are Spoken in Nicaragua?

Spanish is the official language of Nicaragua, although English is also an important language spoken in the nation. The country has several indigenous languages, many of which have become extinct, while others are spoken by small groups of Nicaraguans.

What Languages are Spoken in Nicaragua?

What is the biggest city in Nicaragua?

Managua is the capital and most populous city of Nicaragua with a population of over 2.2 million.

Biggest Cities In Nicaragua

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