NICARAGUA is located in Central America, sandwiched in between the nations of Honduras and Costa Rica, and touches both the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
Capitol: Managua
People: Over 6,683,300 people (as of 2021)
Size: apprx the size of the state of New York
Currency: Cordoba
Highest Point: Mogotón Peak (7,999 ft)
Nicaragua is a land of extremes. Half the year is rainy season and the other half is dry season. It has huge lakes close to sea level and then tall volcanoes and mountainous areas. The nation is ancient and at the same time it is a newly emerging economy. The western half of the country is Spanish-speaking, while the eastern half of the country is a blend of Caribbean/English/Creole/and tribal dialects. Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America.
Children in Nicaragua: Nicaragua has an incredibly high percentage of children and teens compared to adults. Over 50% of the inhabitants of Nicaragua are between the ages of 0-24.
Religions: While over 58% of the population is Catholic, many are not practicing Catholics, There are many atheists and agnostics. There is also a growing presence of various cult groups, which are freely targeting the new generation. It was in 1999 that ABWE first sent missionaries into Nicaragua.
The City of Managua: On the Pacific side about midway up. It is located on Lake Managua, with a population of over 1 MILLION. In addition to Nicaraguans, the city is inhabited by foreigners from Europe, North America, and Asia.
Capitol: Managua
People: Over 6,683,300 people (as of 2021)
Size: apprx the size of the state of New York
Currency: Cordoba
Highest Point: Mogotón Peak (7,999 ft)
Nicaragua is a land of extremes. Half the year is rainy season and the other half is dry season. It has huge lakes close to sea level and then tall volcanoes and mountainous areas. The nation is ancient and at the same time it is a newly emerging economy. The western half of the country is Spanish-speaking, while the eastern half of the country is a blend of Caribbean/English/Creole/and tribal dialects. Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America.
Children in Nicaragua: Nicaragua has an incredibly high percentage of children and teens compared to adults. Over 50% of the inhabitants of Nicaragua are between the ages of 0-24.
Religions: While over 58% of the population is Catholic, many are not practicing Catholics, There are many atheists and agnostics. There is also a growing presence of various cult groups, which are freely targeting the new generation. It was in 1999 that ABWE first sent missionaries into Nicaragua.
The City of Managua: On the Pacific side about midway up. It is located on Lake Managua, with a population of over 1 MILLION. In addition to Nicaraguans, the city is inhabited by foreigners from Europe, North America, and Asia.