Nicaragua flag

Country in North America

Nicaragua

Nicaragua belongs to North America. The capital city is Managua.

CapitalManagua
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyNicaraguan córdoba
Population6.8M

Key Facts

RegionCentral America
GovernmentPresidential republic
Independence1821
Area130,375 km2
Population density52/km2
Time zoneCST (UTC-6)
Calling code+505
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.667
Safety index
42.0
Internet access
55%
Life expectancy
74.3

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Mogoton2,107 m
Peñas Blancas1,745 m
Cerro Saslaya1,650 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity93%
  • No religion5%
  • Other2%
  • Islam0%

Why Visit

Ometepe IslandA figure-eight island of two volcanoes rising from Lake Nicaragua.
Granada Colonial CityThe oldest continuously inhabited city in Central America, on the lake shore.
Laguna de ApoyoA perfect circular crater lake with warm clear water and a nature reserve.
Corn IslandsTiny Caribbean islands of white sand, coral reefs and local lobster.
Leon Street ArtMurals covering the walls of this student city tell Nicaragua's turbulent history.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Managua
1.1M
Leon
175k
Masaya
140k

Climate Overview

25CJan avg.
27CJul avg.
1,500 mmYearly rainfall
Tropical (wet/dry seasons)Climate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyNicaraguan córdoba
Official languageSpanish
National day15 September
Electricity120V, Type A/B