Nicaragua

Nicaragua is a country located in Central America beneath Honduras and above Costa Rica . The nation was once ruled by the Maya civilization until colonization from Spain , and it would gain independence in 1821. It is the largest country in Central America and was a founding member of the United Nations .

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

• León Cathedral
• León Viejo

Endangered Species

• Baird's tapir
• American crocodile
• Copan stream frog
• Great curassow
• Mantled howler
• Pink-footed shearwater
• West Indian manatee
• White-lipped peccary
• Galápagos petrel
• Giant anteater
• Golden-cheeked warbler
• Mombacho salamander
• Great green macaw
• Geoffroy's spider monkey
• Panamanian white-faced capuchin

Landmarks

• Old Cathedral of Managua
• Immaculate Conception Cathedral
• National University of Engineering
• Central American University
• National Palace of Culture
• Dennis Martínez National Stadium
• Crowne Plaza Managua

Relevant History

• Mesoamerican Skirmishes

For a more expansive list, check the article on the real life Nicaragua.

In God We Trust | En Dios confiamos

Type

Geopolitical, Republic

Alternative Names

Republic of Nicaragua

Predecessor Organizations

• Mexico
• Spain

Demonym

Nicaraguan | Pinolero

Government System

Democracy, Presidential

Power Structure

Unitary state

Neighboring Nations

• Costa Rica
• Honduras