NICARAGUABy: Emerald M. & Emma H.

Animals 3 toed sloth Sea turtles Vampire bats Fresh water sharks Tamandua (anteater) Armadillos Pumas MILLIONS of insects

It takes a 3 toed sloth 6 hours to travel 1

mile!

Flag and Capital The capital of Nicaragua is Managua.

Managua is in the south-western region on Nicaragua. The flag colors are blue and white. The words on the flag state: “Republica de Nicaragua America Central.”

Geography The coastline is only 565 miles long. Nicaragua is slightly smaller than Florida. There are many lakes and rivers in Nicaragua. Nicaragua has mountain chains – Also called

cordilleras. The land was raised due to earthquakes. Nicaragua is bordering the Caribbean Sea and

the North Pacific Ocean.

COORDINATES

13, 00 N – 85, 00 W

Weather Winter is the rainy season.It lasts from May to November. Summer is the dry season.It lasts from December to April. Nicaragua has a range of microclimates.

Population

5,869,859 people in 2011

5,979,731 people in 2013

Famous People Barbara Carrera ~ James Bond girl,

Fatima Blush in “Never Say Never Again” Bianca Jagger ~Mich Jagger’s ex, went

from party girl to political activist. Daniel Ortega ~ President of Nicaragua

since the year 2007.

Food Papaya Brain from a bull Avacado Pork skin Famous Chicharros Gallo Pinto Nacatamal Sopa de Mondongo Caieta de Coco

Sports Baseball ~ national sport Volleyball Basketball Boxing Soccer Volcano Surfing

History Nicaragua’s name comes from the chief

of the area’s leading Indian tribe at the Spanish Conquest.

The country won independence in 1838. Nicaragua’s politics were dominated by

the competition for power between the Liberals and the conservatives.

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