Nicaragua is a republic in Central America.
República de Nicaragua
coat of arms
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National motto: Pro Mundi Beneficio
Official language Spanish
Capital Managua
President Enrique Bolaños
Area
 - Total
 - % water
Ranked 115th
129,494 km²
2.9%
Population
 - Total
 - Density
Ranked 131st
5,128,517
38,80/km²
Independence
 - Declared
From Spain
November 3, 1821
Currency Cordoba
Time zone UTC -5
National anthem Salve a ti
Internet TLD .NI
Calling Code505

See also: Lake Nicaragua

Much of the information in these article is originally from the CIA World Factbook 2000 and the 2002 U.S. Department of State website.


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