Nicaragua

Largest but most sparsely populated of the Central American nations, Nicaragua borders Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. It is slightly larger than New York State. Nicaragua is mountainous in the west, with fertile valleys. Two big lakes, Nicaragua and Managua, are connected by the Tipitapa River. The Pacific coast is volcanic and very fertile. The swampy Caribbean coast is aptly called the “Mosquito Coast.”


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  • Nandaime is a town and a municipality in the Granada department of Nicaragua Nandaime is a small town in the southwestern part of the country It is located on the Panamerican highway which crosses the Pacific area of Nicaragua, at a distance of 67 km from Managua, capital of the Republic, and 20 kilometers from Granada, the departmental capital

  • Moyogalpa (Spanish pronunciation: [moʝoˈɣalpa]) is a municipality in the Rivas department of Nicaragua Moyogalpa is the largest village and the home of the largest of the three ferry ports on Ometepe Island There are multiple hotels, hostels, and restaurants on the island, along with small shops called "Pulperias" selling a variety of items from snacks to basic clothing

  • Matagalpa, city, west-central Nicaragua, situated in a highland valley 2,237 feet (682 metres) above sea level. One of the older and more picturesque cities of the nation, it contains a colonial church. It is the leading commercial and manufacturing centre of the region.Except for the valleys of the Río Grande de Matagalpa and its tributaries, most of the region around Matagalpa is mountainous. The surrounding region produces a substantial portion of the country’s coffee, as well as corn (maize), beans, rice, other vegetables, tobacco, and fruits. Gold and silver are mined in the region, and cattle and pigs are raised. In addition, processed foodstuffs, furniture, leather goods, and clay products are manufactured in the city. Matagalpa is accessible from Sébaco, via the Pan-American Highway; secondary roads lead to the smaller towns in the region. Pop. (2005) urban area, 80,228.

  • Masaya (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈsaʝa]) is the capital city of Masaya Department in Nicaragua It is situated approximately 14 km west of Granada and 31 km southeast of Managua It is located just east of the Masaya Volcano, an active volcano from which the city takes its name

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