Nicaragua
By:Thai-Hien Tran 5th Grade Turner
At Christ The Redeemer Catholic School
Capital,Managua
Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua as well as of the department of the same name. It is the largest city in Nicaragua in terms of population and geographic size.
Government & Currency
The President of Nicaragua is both head of state and head of government. Executive power is in the hands of the government. Legislative power is powered in the National Assembly. The judiciary and electoral powers are independent of the executive and the legislature.
Features
Beauty
Nicaraguan balcony views are amazing in certain areas.This picture is a view from a gallery you can see a church and houses.
Mountain Climbing
Another cool feature is mountain climbing on Colonial Leon It's family friendly and different than most mountains.
Volcanic Climbing At Night
There are 25 volcanoes in Nicaragua, nine of which are active (or at least erupted in the last 2,000 years). Two are nearby Masaya and Granada. Masaya is commonly recommended, as you have incredible views of both it and Mombacho, as well as the Granada and the serene Laguna de Apoyo crater lake.
Flag
The flag of Nicaragua was first adopted on September 4, 1908, but not made official until August 27, 1971. It took 63 years to become official and is based on the flag of the Federal Republic of Central America and inspired by the Argentine flag.
Nicaragua
In Central America.
Population
(In Thousands)
Traditions
Holy Week is one of the most main traditions it includes a mural made of dust and many varied parades.Its normal lasting time is 7 days-6 nights
Food
Food is varied through Fruits and Veggies to Meats to Soups To Sweets and Pastries. Including tamales,tortillas,black bean soup,etc..
Brief History
- In 1502 Christopher Columbus landed on Nicaragua.
- In the 17th century Nicaragua was attacked by pirates.
- !855 A man seized power but was kicked out of presidency
- 1972 a severe Earthquake hit Managua
- Today Nicaragua is a poor country but still striving for greatness