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Nicaragua
Nicaragua, or Republic of Nicaragua, is the largest country in the Central America, with a total land area of 130,373 sq km. It is bordered by Costa Rica in the south, Honduras in the north, Caribbean Sea in the east and Pacific Ocean in the west.
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What is the large lake located in southwest Nicaragua that drains into the Caribbean sea?
Lake Nicaragua
Largest country in New Mexico?
The largest county in New Mexico is Catron County, with 6,928 square miles of space.
What is the state capitol of Nicaragua?
The capital of Nicaragua is Managua.
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Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua, a country in Central America.
What group opposed the Nicaraguan guerrillas in the 1980s?
The group that fought communists in Nicaragua in 1980 was the contras (U.S. freedom fighters)
Why did the US get involved in events in El Salvador and Nicaragua?
During the presidency of Ronald Reagan, the US provided weapons and training to the Salvadoran army to defeat the guerrillas
Is Nicaragua in North America?
No, Nicaragua is in Central America, which is a part of the North American continent.
What was Reagan's action in Nicaragua?
In 1979, the Sandinistas came to power in what was generally agreed to be a fair election. Congress forbade the expenditure of Federal funds to aid the Sandinistas' rivals, the "Contras." Reagan circumvented this by selling weapons to Iran via Israel; proceeds were channeled to the Contras.
What are major industries in Nicaragua?
Some of their major exports are coffee,meat, and sugar. These continue to lead in major exports in 08-09
What is the national dance of Nicaragua?
El Viejo La Vieja is a traditional dance with two partners, an old man and an old lady.
Macho Raton' is a satirical drama.
Palo de Mayo is a cultural dance with sensual movements. It is part of the month long May Day Festival.
Toro Huaco is a Native American dance with only one musician,
Are anabolic steroids available in Nicaragua?
Yes, check the Rarpe labs Lento Martone, a testosterone enanthate that is sold in virtually every pharmacy down here. It runs about $3-4.50 for 250mg, and is locally made in Managua, by a fairly reputable lab.
How do you dial a telephone call from the US to Nicaragua?
Nicaragua is telephone country code +505. There are no area codes or city codes.
On a mobile phone, just dial +505 (including the plus symbol) and the 8-digit Nicaraguan number.
On a landline or fax, dial 011 505 and the 8-digit Nicaraguan number.
What is the traditional clothing in Nicaragua?
Nicaraguan clothing tends to be very conservative by our standards in the U.S., with women wearing skirts and shorts below the knee. Men usually wear pants, not shorts. They are understanding of tourists, however, so wearing short shorts or dresses shouldn't feel too uncomfortable, unless you are attending a mass or another formal event.
Chief animals raised in Nicaragua?
Ocelots and Jaguars are some of the animals that are found in Belize. Another animal found in Belize is the jumping viper snake.
What similarities are there with Nicaragua and the US?
Well, darling, Nicaragua and the US both have governments, people, and land - that's about where the similarities end. One has beautiful beaches and volcanoes, while the other has fast food chains and reality TV. But hey, they both exist on the same planet, so there's that.
What ethnic groups are in Nicaragua?
The ethnic groups in Nicaragua include mestizos, white, black and Amerindian. The largest ethnic group is the mestizo group comprising about 69 percent of the population. Mestizos are people of both white and Amerindian ancestry. .
How many year terms does a president serve in Nicaragua?
There's no set time. Nicaragua is very corrupt.
Who lives in a typical household in Nicaragua?
Homes in Nicaragua are generally built of cement with a tin roof. It is uncommon to see a house with more than one story and most homes have a gate or gated porch. Depending on the economic standing of the household, it varies.
How do you say hello in Nicaragua?
In Nica, people say "buena dia or buena hola or buena buena or hola". It's slow and romantic but also the lazy comfortable pronounciation, they drop the 's' often.
