Nicaragua
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Whats' the Geography...
This country is not an island but it sure has a lot of geogrphical features that are beautiful.
Most people in Nicaragua live in the NorthWest and around Lake Mangua.
The capital of Nicaragua is Managua.
Lake Nicaragua, Lake Managua, and the Grande River
Mountains- Cordillera Isabella, Cordillera Dariense, and Cordillera los Maribios
Chain of 17 volcanoes along the coast of the Pacific.
Mosquito Coast- coastal strip of swamp, lagoon, and tropical forest along the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua.
Culture?
People in Nicarqagua take their traditions very seriously.
The patron Saint of Nicaragua is James the Greater.
Many of the U.S holidays are the same as the Nicaraguan holidays.
One of the main holidays is Semana Santa, which is the day leading to Easter Sunday.
Clothes
People in Nicaragua usually were dresses including the men.
The dresses usually hasve lots of colors, and this demenstrates the countries colorful and fun side.
Food
People in Nicaragua eat a variety of things. THey eat fruits and vegetables such as corn, but they also eat a range of animal parts such as hooves, skin, udders, and stomach of different animals.
Races
Yes, there are indeed a range of different races living in Nicaragua.
Some may be, West Asian, Arab, Latin Amarican, South Asian, Chinese, Korean, Japenese, Southeast Asian, FIillipino, and ETC.
Places to See
Important Landmarks
Volcanic Landscape.
Old cities such as León and Granada has old architecture.
Little explored forests may historical monuments
Major Cities and Population
Managua- 973,087 León-144,538 Masaya-130,113
Tourist Areas In in Nicaragua
Beach- San Juan Del Sur
Ometepe Island- island in the middle of Lake Nicaragua
Old and Historical Cities- Granada and Leon
Interesting Facts
Spanish
Major Religions
Roman Catholics is the predominant religion
When Did Nicaragua Become Independent
September 15, 1821
Big Events In Nicaraguan History
Nicaragua gains independence from Spain and joins Mexican Empire
!838 is when Nicaragua became fully independent
A rebel group overthrows the government
Famous People from Nicaragua
Bianga Jagger- spokesperson in Amenity International.
Ruben Dario- Famous Poet
Arlen Sic- First Martyrs of the Revolution
Cool Facts
Spanish Out-post in 1500's
Fruits grown in Nicaragua- mango, bananas, plantain, sapodilla, jocote, coffee, pineapple, ETC...