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Nicaragua — silhouette, capital and facts
Nicaragua is in Central America and its capital is Managua. With about 6.9 million people and 130,373 km², it ranks 96th in area and 106th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Nicaragua, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Managua
- Continent
- Central America
- Population
- about 6.9 million
- Area
- 130,373 km²
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Córdoba
- Flag colors
- blue, white
Borders
Nicaragua shares a land border with 2 countries: Honduras, Costa Rica.
Fun facts about Nicaragua
- Lake Nicaragua has bull sharks living in fresh water, which is rare in the world.
- Ometepe Island, in Lake Nicaragua, was formed by two volcanoes, Concepción and Maderas.
- Poet Rubén Darío, the father of modernism in Spanish literature, was born in the country.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Nicaragua?
The capital of Nicaragua is Managua.
Which continent is Nicaragua in?
Nicaragua is in Central America.
Which countries border Nicaragua?
Nicaragua shares a land border with 2 countries: Honduras, Costa Rica.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Nicaragua?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Nicaragua is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Nicaragua?
Lake Nicaragua has bull sharks living in fresh water, which is rare in the world. Ometepe Island, in Lake Nicaragua, was formed by two volcanoes, Concepción and Maderas. Poet Rubén Darío, the father of modernism in Spanish literature, was born in the country.
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Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Nicaragua. It is only an approximation.
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See all countries in Central America with flags, capitals and fun facts.