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Nicaragua

Central America, Americas

Spanish

Nicaragua is a country in Central America, North America. With a population of 6,803,886 and an area of 130,373 km², the capital city is Managua. The official language is Spanish. The national currency is the Nicaraguan córdoba (C$ NIO).

Quick Facts

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Managua
Capital
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6,803,886
Population
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130,373 km²
Area
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C$ NIO
Currency
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+505
Dial Code
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.ni
TLD

Economy

Nicaragua has a GDP per capita of $2,848, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$2,848
GNI per Capita$2,510

Geography

Nicaragua is located in Central America at coordinates 13.00°N, 85.00°W. It shares borders with 2 countries. The highest point is Cerro Mogotón at 2,107 m.

ContinentNorth America
Coordinates13.00°N, 85.00°W
🏔️ Highest PointCerro Mogotón
2,107 m
🏞️ Longest RiverCoco River
780 km
TimezonesUTC-06:00
BordersCRIHND

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Nicaragua, including Dennis Martínez National Stadium with a capacity of 15,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumDennis Martínez National Stadium
15,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Nicaragua

What is the capital of Nicaragua?
The capital of Nicaragua is Managua.
What is the population of Nicaragua?
Nicaragua has a population of approximately 6,803,886 people.
What currency does Nicaragua use?
Nicaragua uses the Nicaraguan córdoba (C$ NIO).
What language is spoken in Nicaragua?
The official language of Nicaragua is Spanish.
What is the area of Nicaragua?
Nicaragua covers a total area of 130,373 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Nicaragua?
The GDP per capita of Nicaragua is approximately $2,848.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)