Geography
Nicaragua is in Central America, North America. Its listed coordinates are 13, -85; it has Costa Rica, Honduras.
Neighboring countries: Costa Rica, Honduras
North America
Nicaragua
Nicaragua is a country in Central America. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Managua
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Central America
- Population
- 6.8 million
- Area
- 130,373 km²
- Currency
- Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO)
- Official language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +505
- Internet TLD
- .ni
- Time zone
- UTC-06:00
Nicaragua map preview: 13.00, -85.00
People and Culture
Nicaragua uses Spanish in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Nicaragua varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Nicaragua is recorded with the official name Republic of Nicaragua. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Managua
- Central America cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Managua
- Time zone data: UTC-06:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Nicaragua is grouped under North America.
- Nicaragua has a listed area of 130,373 km².
- Nicaragua is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Nicaragua
What is the capital of Nicaragua?
The capital of Nicaragua is Managua.
What continent is Nicaragua in?
Nicaragua is in North America.
What currency does Nicaragua use?
Nicaragua uses the Nicaraguan córdoba.
What language is spoken in Nicaragua?
Spanish is listed for Nicaragua in this database.