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Nicaragua

Also Known As Republic of Nicaragua
Central America

Nicaragua, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is the largest country in Central America by area, bordered by Honduras and Costa Rica with coastlines on both the Pacific and Caribbean. It gained independence from Spain on 15 September 1821. Its capital is Managua. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Capital
Managua 2
Population
7,097,329 2
2026 estimate.
Population Estimate Year
2026 2
Area (sq km)
130,375 2
Independence or Founding Year
1821 2
Nicaragua gained independence from Spain on 15 September 1821, then belonged to the First Mexican Empire until 1 July 1823 and the Federal Republic of Central America until 30 April 1838, with full international recognition following on 25 July 1850.
Landlocked
No 3
Income Group
Lower-Middle 4
Government Type
Republic 3
Classification
Sovereignty Status
UN Member State 1
Nicaragua

Cities

Bluefields

Nicaragua

Chinandega

Nicaragua

Condega

Nicaragua

Corn Islands

Nicaragua

Estelí

Nicaragua

Granada, Nicaragua

Nicaragua

Jinotega

Nicaragua

León, Nicaragua

Nicaragua

Managua

Nicaragua

Masaya

Nicaragua

Matagalpa

Nicaragua

San Juan del Sur

Nicaragua

San Marcos, Carazo

Nicaragua
Connections

Associated With

Central America, Regions
Lake Nicaragua, Bodies of Water
Managua, Cities

Managua is the capital of Nicaragua.

Source Managua (Wikipedia)
Managua Department, States or Territories

Managua Department is associated with Nicaragua.

Source Managua Department (Wikipedia)

Bordered By Water

Caribbean Sea, Bodies of Water
Lake Managua, Bodies of Water

Has Capital

Managua, Cities

Managua is the capital of Nicaragua.

Source Managua (Wikipedia)
In the Other Atlases

Nationals Include

Armando Morales

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.

Alex del Carmen

Also in Crime and Justice Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Alex del Carmen (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
a Nicaraguan and American criminologist
Alba Luz Ramos

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Alba Luz Ramos
Ana Julia Guido Ochoa

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Ana Julia Guido - WikipediaLead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article
Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article
Ana Julia Guido Ochoa (born 16 February 1959) is a Nicaraguan jurist who is the attorney general of Nicaragua.
Daniel Ortega

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Daniel Ortega (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
José Daniel Ortega Saavedra ( or-TAY-gə; Spanish: [daˈnjel oɾˈteɣa]; born 11 November 1945) is a Nicaraguan politician, revolutionary, and former guerrilla fighter who, under various titles, has been the leader of Nicaragua since 2007 and previously from 1979 to 1990.
Rosario Murillo

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Rosario Murillo (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
Rosario María Murillo Zambrana (Latin American Spanish: [roˈsaɾjo muˈɾiʝo]; born 22 June 1951) is a Nicaraguan politician and poet who has been Co-president of Nicaragua alongside her husband, Daniel Ortega, since February 2025.
Adonis Rivas

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Adonis Rivas (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Nicaraguan former professional boxer who competed between 1995 and 2014
Alexis Argüello

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Alexis Argüello (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
was a Nicaraguan professional boxer who competed from 1968 to 1995

Origin Of

Armando Morales

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Gallo Pinto

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Gallo pinto (Wikipedia)tier 3
Nacatamal

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Nacatamal - Wikipedia
Nicaraguan Cuisine

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Vaho

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Vaho (Wikipedia)Lead section [in-cuisine]
Quote, Lead section [in-cuisine]
It is a traditional Nicaraguan dish
Vigorón

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Vigoron - Wikipedia

Site Of

Concepcion Volcano

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Masaya Volcano

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: which is located in this subject.

San Cristobal Volcano

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Central Bank of Nicaragua

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Found There

Hairy-legged vampire bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Hairy-legged vampire bat (Wikipedia)Range and habitat, nicaragua
Quote, Range and habitat, nicaragua
It has been documented in Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Harpy Eagle

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Honduran white bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Honduran white bat (Wikipedia)Range and habitat, nicaragua
Quote, Range and habitat, nicaragua
The Honduran white bat is found in several countries in Central America, including Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Humpback Anglerfish

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Ipomoea alba

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Jabiru

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Jaguar

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Kapok

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

King Vulture

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Kinkajou

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Lantana Camara

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Lesser bulldog bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Lesser bulldog bat (Wikipedia)Habitat, countries: nicaragua
Quote, Habitat, countries: nicaragua
They are found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, and Peru.
Lesser dog-like bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Mammal Diversity Database: Peropteryx macrotis - Mammal Diversity DatabaseCountry distribution, Nicaragua
Quote, Country distribution, Nicaragua
Country distribution Belize · Bolivia · Brazil · Colombia · Costa Rica · Ecuador · El Salvador · French Guiana · Guatemala · Guyana · Honduras · Mexico · Nicaragua · Panama · Paraguay · Peru · Suriname · Venezuela
Lesser sac-winged bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Mammal Diversity Database: Saccopteryx leptura - Mammal Diversity DatabaseCountry distribution, Nicaragua
Quote, Country distribution, Nicaragua
Country distribution Belize · Bolivia · Brazil · Colombia · Costa Rica · Ecuador · El Salvador · French Guiana · Guatemala · Guyana · Honduras · Mexico · Nicaragua · Panama · Peru · Suriname · Trinidad and Tobago · Venezuela
Lettuce

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Long-legged bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Mangrove cuckoo

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Manilkara zapota

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Mantled howler

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Mantled howler (Wikipedia)Distribution
Quote, Distribution
The mantled howler is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama and Peru.
Margay

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Mexican Giant Horsetail

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Mole Cricket

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Neotropical Otter

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Northern ghost bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Mammal Diversity Database: Diclidurus albus - Mammal Diversity DatabaseCountry distribution, Nicaragua
Quote, Country distribution, Nicaragua
Country distribution Belize · Bolivia · Brazil · Colombia · Costa Rica · Ecuador · El Salvador · French Guiana · Guatemala · Guyana · Honduras · Mexico · Nicaragua · Panama · Paraguay · Peru · Suriname · Trinidad and Tobago · Venezuela
Northern Olingo

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Northern Olingo (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat, where it lives
Quote, Distribution and habitat, where it lives
The northern olingo is found from Nicaragua south through Panama, as well as Costa Rica.
Ocelot

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Oilbird

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Osprey

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Panamanian white-faced capuchin

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Panamanian white-faced capuchin (Wikipedia)Distribution
Quote, Distribution
In Central America, its range includes much of Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.
Parachromis managuensis

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Peters's disk-winged bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Thyroptera discifera (Animal Diversity Web)Geographic Range
Quote, Geographic Range
found from southern Nicaragua in Central America to Guianas
Phoenix canariensis

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Pineapple

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Pinus maximinoi

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Poinsettia

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Pompano dolphinfish

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Proboscis bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Mammal Diversity Database: Rhynchonycteris naso - Mammal Diversity DatabaseCountry distribution, Nicaragua
Quote, Country distribution, Nicaragua
Country distribution Belize · Bolivia · Brazil · Colombia · Costa Rica · Ecuador · El Salvador · French Guiana · Guatemala · Guyana · Honduras · Mexico · Nicaragua · Panama · Peru · Suriname · Trinidad and Tobago · Venezuela
Quassia amara

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Red Mangrove

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Red Swamp Crayfish

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Regalecus Glesne

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Roseate Spoonbill

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Royal tern

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Selenicereus grandiflorus

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Short-eared bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Mammal Diversity Database: Cyttarops alecto - Mammal Diversity DatabaseCountry distribution, Nicaragua
Quote, Country distribution, Nicaragua
Country distribution Bolivia · Brazil · Colombia · Costa Rica · French Guiana · Guyana · Nicaragua · Panama · Peru · Venezuela · Suriname?
Slender Seahorse

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Southern Giant Horsetail

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Southern Spotted Skunk

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Southern spotted skunk (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat
Quote, Distribution and habitat
where its range includes Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Belize
Spilogale

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Staghorn Coral

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

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Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
View the Source
2. Nicaragua (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox
    Republic of Nicaragua
  • Infobox, capital
    Managua
  • Infobox, area
    130,375 km2 (50,338 sq mi)
  • Demographics section, 2026
    7,097,329 (108th)
  • History section, independence
    Nicaragua gained independence from Spain on 15 September 1821, joined the First Mexican Empire until 1823, and was part of the Federal Republic of Central America until it dissolved in 1838.
  • Lead section
    With a population of 7,097,329 as of 2026, it is the third-most populous country in Central America after Guatemala and Honduras, and the largest by area in all of Central America. Nicaragua is bordered by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean Sea of the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.
View the Source
3. CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Nicaragua
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)
  • Geography, Coastline
    910 km
  • Government, Government type
    presidential republic
View the Source
4. World Bank Open Data: World Bank Open Data, country list with income level
World Bank Open DataCountry record NIC, incomeLevel
Quote, Country record NIC, incomeLevel
"name": "Nicaragua", "region": { "id": "LCN", "iso2code": "ZJ", "value": "Latin America \u0026 Caribbean " }, "adminregion": { "id": "LAC", "iso2code": "XJ", "value": "Latin America \u0026 Caribbean (excluding high income)" }, "incomeLevel": { "id": "LMC", "iso2code": "XN", "value": "Lower middle income" }
View the Source
Wikidata: Nicaragua
Wikidata Q811, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Managua (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationHas Capital: Managua, Lead section
Quote, Has Capital: Managua, Lead section
Managua (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈnaɣwa]) is the capital and largest city of Nicaragua, and one of the largest cities in Central America.
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San Marcos, Carazo (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: San Marcos, Carazo, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: San Marcos, Carazo, Lead
San Marcos is a town and a municipality in the Carazo Department of Nicaragua.
View the Source
Condega (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Condega, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: Condega, Lead
is a municipality in the Estelí department of Nicaragua
View the Source
San Juan del Sur (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: San Juan del Sur, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: San Juan del Sur, Lead
in the Rivas department in southwest Nicaragua
View the Source
Corn Islands (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Corn Islands, Lead, country
Quote, Encompasses: Corn Islands, Lead, country
is a municipality of the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region of Nicaragua.
View the Source
Managua Department (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationEncompasses: Managua Department, Lead paragraph
Quote, Encompasses: Managua Department, Lead paragraph
[maˈna.ɣwa]) is a department in Nicaragua.
View the Source

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