Nicaragua
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Nicaragua. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- North and Central America · Central America
- Capital
- Managua
- Coordinates of the capital
- 12.11° N, 86.27° W
- Area
- 130,373 km²
- Official languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- Nicaraguan Córdoba
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- NI
On the map
This country is located in North and Central America, in the region "Central America". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 2 countries: Costa Rica, Honduras.
Its capital is Managua. Its area is about 130,373 km². By area, this country ranks 96 out of 193 in the world and 4 out of 23 in North and Central America. Official language: Spanish. Currency: Nicaraguan Córdoba.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: San José (Costa Rica), Tegucigalpa (Honduras).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Nicaragua: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Managua.
- Nicaragua: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 2 countries: Costa Rica, Honduras.
- Nicaragua: what are the official languages?
- Official language: Spanish.
- Nicaragua: what is the currency?
- Currency: Nicaraguan Córdoba.
- Nicaragua: what is the area?
- Its area is about 130,373 km². By area, this country ranks 96 out of 193 in the world and 4 out of 23 in North and Central America.
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