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    Nicaragua - Wikipedia

    Nicaragua, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is the geographically largest country in Central America, comprising 130,370 km (50,340 sq mi). With a population of 7,142,529 as of 2024, it is the third-most populous country in Central America after Guatemala and Honduras. Nicaragua is bordered by Honduras to … See more

    There are two prevailing theories on how the name Nicaragua came to be. The first is that the name was coined by Spanish colonists based on … See more

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    Nicaragua occupies a landmass of 130,967 km (50,567 sq mi), which makes it slightly larger than England. Nicaragua has three distinct … See more

    Politics of Nicaragua takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Nicaragua is both head of state See more

    According to a 2014 research published in the journal Genetics and Molecular Biology, European ancestry predominates in 69% of … See more

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    Paleo-Indians first inhabited what is now known as Nicaragua as far back as 12,000 BCE. In later pre-Columbian times, Nicaragua's See more

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    Nicaragua is one of the poorest countries in the Americas. Its gross domestic product (GDP) in purchasing power parity (PPP) in 2008 was estimated at US$17.37 billion. Agriculture … See more

    Nicaraguan culture has strong folklore, music and religious traditions, deeply influenced by European culture but also including Native American sounds and flavors. Nicaraguan … See more

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  2. Nicaragua | Geography, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 17, 2024 · The country’s name is derived from Nicarao, chief of the indigenous people living around present-day Lake Nicaragua during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Nicaragua has a unique history in that it was the only …

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    May 2, 2024 · From timeless classics to contemporary favorites, Nicaraguan names reflect the beauty, resilience, and diversity of the nation’s heritage. Join us as we explore over 100 of the most popular names that grace the daughters …

  5. History of Nicaragua - Wikipedia

  6. Nicaragua - The World Factbook

    Oct 28, 2024 · Introduction. Background. The Pacific coast of Nicaragua was settled as a Spanish colony in the early 16th century. Independence from Spain was declared in 1821, and the country became an independent republic in 1838.

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  10. Nicaragua country profile - BBC News

    Apr 4, 2023 · Provides an overview of Nicaragua, including key dates and facts about this Central American state.

  11. Nicaragua Maps & Facts - World Atlas

    Dec 15, 2023 · Nicaragua is a large country located in Central America. It is positioned both in the Northern and Western hemispheres of the Earth. Nicaragua is bordered by Honduras to the northwest and by Costa Rica to the south.