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Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua
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  • Name
    Nicaragua
  • Full Name
    Republic of Nicaragua
  • Nicaragua has had a troubled past with dictators and disasters (hurricanes and earthquakes).  But tourism is growing rapidly in Nicaragua and with beautiful lakes and lagoons, great trekking and watersports it's little wonder people are starting to explore this amazing Central American country.
  • Capital
    Managua
  • Largest City
    Managua
  • Population
    5,603,000 (107th)
  • Area
    129,494 km2 (97th)
  • Languages Spoken
    Spanish
  • Religion
    No official religion
  • Time Zone
    (UTC-6)
  • Currency
    Córdoba (NIO)
  • Dialing Code
    +505
  • Internet Domain
    .ni