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Nicaragua

Location
Location Description

Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, as well as Costa Rica to the south

Continent
North America
Bordering Countries
Costa Rica, Honduras
Independent
Yes
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of this country is composed of three equal horizontal bands of blue, white and blue, with the national coat of arms centered in the white band.

Capital
Managua
Language
Spanish
Currency
(córdoba)
Size
50,337 sq mi (130,373 sq km) — 99th largest
Total Population
6,803,886 people — 108th largest
Population Density
135 people per sq mi (52.2 people per sq km) — 163rd largest

Country Location

Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, as well as Costa Rica to the south

Country Flag

The flag of this country is composed of three equal horizontal bands of blue, white and blue, with the national coat of arms centered in the white band.