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Nicaragua (pronounced /?n?k?'r??gw?/) officially the Republic of Nicaragua (Spanish República de Nicaragua, pronounced&_160;[re'pußlika ðe nika'?a?wa]&_160; ( listen)), is a representative democratic republic. It is the largest country in Central America with an area of 130,373&_160;km². The country is bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. The Pacific Ocean lies to the west of the country, the Caribbean Sea to the east. Falling within the tropics, Nicaragua sits between 11 degrees and 14 degrees north of the Equator, in the Northern Hemisphere. Nicaragua's capital city is Managua, with approximately one-fourth of Nicaraguans living there.

The origin of the name "Nicaragua" is somewhat unclear; one theory is that it is a portmanteau coined by Spanish colonists based upon the name of local chief Nicarao at that time, and the Spanish language word for water "agua". Another theory is that it may have meant "surrounded by water" in an indigenous language. In both cases the name appears to reference either the country's two large freshwater lakes, Lake Nicaragua (19th largest in the world) and Lake Managua, or the fact that it is bounded on the east and the west coasts by oceans.

In Pre-Columbian times, in what is now known as Nicaragua, the Indigenous people were part of the Intermediate Area located between the Mesoamerican and Andean cultural regions and within the influence of the Isthmo-Colombian area. It was the point where the Mesoamerican and South American native cultures met. This is confirmed by the ancient footprints of Acahualinca, along with other archaeological evidence, mainly in the form of ceramics and statues made of volcanic stone like the ones found on the island of Zapatera and petroglyphs found on Ometepe island.

The Pipil migrated from Central Mexico after 500 CE.^[4]

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1. Hurricane Ida Comes Ashore in Nicaragua November 05, 2009 This graphic shows approx. representation of areas under hurricane warning (red), hurricane watch (pink), tropical storm warning (blue) and tropical storm watch (yellow), 05 Nov 2009U.S. weather forecasters say Hurricane Ida has made landfall in the Central American nation of Nicaragua.In an advisory (10 am EST) Thursday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida says Ida came ashore in southeastern Nicaragua off the Caribbean Sea and is moving slowly to the northwest.Ida's winds had reached 120 kilometers per hour early on Thursday, making it a Category One hurricane - the lowest l... (read more)

2. Nicaraguan FM Addresses Honduran Political Crisis at UNGA September 29, 2009 Nicaragua's foreign minister, Samuel Santos Lopez, has addressed the political crisis in neighboring Honduras, condemning the removal of President Manuel Zelaya and expressing unconditional support for the deposed government.Samuel Santos López, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua, speaks at the 64th session of the General Assembly at UN headquarters, 24 Sep 2009Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Lopez urged the U.N. body to be aware that there are plans to assassinate Mr. Zelaya. He did not elaborate on the alleged plots.The foreign minister vowed not t... (read more)

3. One Observer's View The Medical Clinic in Exposed by Lindsay Roberts September 24, 2009 Have you ever pondered what a medical mission trip is actually like? Or maybe you'd like to see how your prayers and financial gifts make a contribution on the mission field. Here's a close-up view of some special moments in the medical clinics conducted by the Oral Roberts Ministries/Hunger needs a Voice team in Nicaragua. It is an dazzling sight! At his station, Dr. Gary Lee picks up a broomstick. Raising it over his head and stretching to one side and then the other, he demonstrates to a tired housewife the simple way to treat her frozen shoulder. Nearby, Dr. Terence Carey briefly ... (read more) Author: Dane Sheppard

4. Central America - Travel guide August 19, 2009 Travel to Central America – get intrigued! Central America, the less popular than its more famous neighbours offer the most unforgettable holiday experience that you could be raving about for decades. Central America comprises of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama and parts of Southern Mexico. It remains a mystery to so many of us, that a visit to these destinations adds a touch of intrigue that makes the journey even more exciting! Although very tiny on the map, Central America is packed with more diversity than any other similar sized area on our plane... (read more) Author: Jack Lyon

5. Russia, Venezuela Discuss Oil Deal, Arms  August 16, 2009 Russia and Venezuela made plans to set up a joint venture to develop Venezuela's oil reserves as they signed a series of agreements meant to forge a closer relationship between the two allies. Russia's Deputy PM Igor Sechin, right, listens to Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega during a meeting in Managua, 28 Jul 2009Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin met with Venezuelan Vice President Ramon Carrizalez Saturday in St. Petersburg for talks focused on energy and arms.Sechin told a news conference that the Orinoco oil belt project could cost up to $30 billion and is estimated to yield 53 ... (read more)

6. Richard Roberts shows God's Love Invading the Hard Villages August 06, 2009 Hunger needs a Voice Reaches Out to Nicaragua's Needy Nine-year-old Fabiola spends most days digging thru piles of trash at La Chureca-Managua's dump. Her hands and feet are soiled and cut up from working in the rubbish. She gnaws on plastic to dull her pangs of hunger. Her eyes are dark and pain-filled, from living thru things no nine-year-old should experience. This day, Fabiola has a change in her routine. Thanks to the outreach team of Hunger needs a Voice, controlled by Jordan Roberts, Fabiola takes a break from her labor to get a medical check-up.As a doctor inspects her feet for c... (read more) Author: Walter Hanson

7. Show me the San Juan del Sur real estate market in Nicaragua July 06, 2009 New international real estate data from Reveal Real Estate help investors keep track of the market. The data is split between three property categories: single family houses, condos and serviced lots. San Juan del Sur is the most significant real estate and tourism town in Nicaragua. Set on a beautiful horseshoe-shaped bay on Nicaragua's southern Pacific coast it has become a key hub in the Nicaragua real estate development space. Serviced lots for sale in San Juan del Sur Real estate developments in the San Juan del Sur area offer ocean view lots; long ocean view lots (with a... (read more) Author: reveal real estate

8. Ousted Honduran President Plans Return June 30, 2009 Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya says he plans to return to the country Thursday, four days after he was arrested and expelled by the military.Ousted Honduras' President Zelaya (L) and Nicaragua's President Ortega read final declaration of ALBA summit in Nicaragua, 29 Jun 2009Mr. Zelaya told a meeting of Latin American leaders Monday in Nicaragua he hopes to return with Organization of American States Secretary-General Jose Miguel Insulza.Honduran soldiers, acting on orders of the Supreme Court, arrested Mr. Zelaya early Sunday and flew him to Costa Rica. The United States and other co... (read more)

9. Obama's Cautious Approach to Reducing China-Taiwan Tensions June 29, 2009 Taiwan's President Ma Yingjeou is attending the inauguration of Panama's President-elect Ricardo Martinelli in Panama City July 1 and then visiting President Daniel Ortega Nicaragua to demonstrate that Taiwan still has 23 diplomatic allies and still claims to be an independent nation in spite of Ma's negotiations seeking detente with China. In recent Congressional testimony, Retired Admiral Eric McVadon, our former defense attaché in Beijing, revealed that how one forecasts the future of China is often a function of one’s leaning, either toward ‘China bashing’ or ‘panda hugging’. So far, ... (read more) Author: Alex Stevens

10. Ousted Honduran President Arrives in Nicaragua for Presidents' Meeting June 29, 2009 Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya in San Jose, Costa Rica, 28 Jun 2009Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya has arrived in Nicaragua, following his removal from office Sunday by Honduran soldiers.The military detained Mr. Zelaya and sent him to Costa Rica in the early-morning hours Sunday -- the day he set for a referendum on changing the constitution to allow him to run for another term. Mr. Zelaya arrived in Nicaragua from Costa Rica late Sunday for a scheduled meeting of Latin American presidents Monday.The man Honduran lawmakers have appointed as acting president after the ouster o... (read more)

11. Top Reasons To Do Honduras Real Estate Investments June 22, 2009 Honduras epitomizes the beauty of the Seas fulfilling the adventures of life. It is more that you have imagined. Whether you are planning for a tropical retreat on a hill top or in a remote and secluded area, Honduras real estate investment is a worthwhile choice to consider. Honduras is a democratic republic in Central America which was formerly known as Spanish Honduras to distinguish it from British Honduras (now Belize). Honduras is bounded on the north by the Caribbean Sea, on the east and south by Nicaragua, on the southwest by El Salvador and the Pacific Ocean, and on the west by G... (read more) Author: roby john

12. UN General Assembly Elects Libyan as President June 14, 2009 The U.N. General Assembly elected Libya's Minister of African Union Affairs as its next president on Wednesday.  The current president of the 192-member U.N. General Assembly, Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann of Nicaragua, made the announcement. "I therefore declare his excellency, Dr. Ali Abdussalam Treki of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, elected by acclamation, president of the General Assembly for the 64th session," he said.Seventy-one year old Ali Abdussalam Treki will take office in September when the 64th session of the body meets for its general debate. The presidency is held on a rotating r... (read more)

13. To Live in Costa Rica Means Living In Paradise May 27, 2009 Costa Rica is truly beautiful – magnificent even. It is one of the most bio diverse countries in the world. Nestled between Nicaragua and Panama, between the Pacific and the Caribbean, it is home to lush rainforests, active volcanoes, hills, valleys and spectacular beaches. It boasts exotic wildlife. The temperatures are permanently set on summer around the coast and spring in the hills and valleys in the center of the country. No wonder so many people want to live in Costa Rica! If you decide this is the place for you, then the first step is research, followed up by a visit. You can see ... (read more) Author: Sandra Fierling

14. A Costa Rica Beach House Is A Place In Paradise May 19, 2009 If you want to live in paradise, or only visit for a while, you should consider a Costa Rica beach house. This Central American country is situated between Nicaragua and Panama with the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Caribbean on the other. How wonderful is that? The country is stable, they spend their money on education as opposed to an army and are basically happy people. You can visit for a vacation or consider a second home there, many North Americans decide to live there, you can retire there or even open up a business as there are lots of opportunities – what about opening a sur... (read more) Author: Sandra Fierling

15. Carlos de Nicaragua y Familia Militant Salsa Reggae April 22, 2009 Carlos de Nicaragua is a man with a long, long musical history. From his Central American birthplace to the banlieues of Paris via the Caribbean, Cuba, Africa and all the influences along the way, he has developed a truly unique sound over the last quarter of a century. Now Carlos de Nicaragua y Familia are ready to explode into Europe once again. They are releasing a new album, Militante, embarking on a ten date tour of Germany and the Czech Republic, and launching a brand new website to boot. Carlos de Nicaragua, born Carlos Wiltshire on the Atlantic coast of the country that ... (read more) Author: Charles wiltshire

16. Costa Rica is an eco-tourism paradise February 18, 2009 For those who would like a destination for eco-tourism, Costa Rica is hard to beat. For a little country in Central America that’s only 19,730 square miles, there’s definitely a lot to see and do there. Costa Rica means ‘rich coast’ in Spanish, which is the country’s official language. Located between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south, Costa Rica is one of the most stable and prosperous of all Latin American countries. There are tropical beach resorts on both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the country for sun vacationers but the main attraction of Costa Rica is the eco-tourism... (read more) Author: Stefano Di Gioacchino

17. A Costa Rica Vacation with the Luxury You Expect February 09, 2009 If you want to enjoy a Costa Rica vacation with sheer unadulterated luxury, then you have to know what the country has to offer. As with most vacation destinations, Costa Rica has a lot, since although the country is not the richest, it knows how to treat tourists from which much of its wealth is obtained. Geographically, the Republic of Costa Rica is bordered by Panama to its south and east, Nicaragua to the north, and sea to the rest. Specifically, the Pacific Ocean to its west and south, and the Caribbean to the east. As a piece of trivia, Costa Rica was the first ever country to off... (read more) Author: Margaret Winfrey

18. Costa Rica Adventure Vacations and Butterfly Garden February 06, 2009 Beachfront Rentals In Costa Rica , Costa Rica Resorts, Costa Rica Bed and Breakfast On renting Beachfront vacation rentals in Costa Rica you can enjoy the natural wonders of this beautiful country, as they are ideally situated. These vacation resorts are perfect for family vacations or romantic getaways, which have an array of beachfront villas and vacation homes to choose from. Costa Rica, is situated in between panama and Nicaragua in the Central America. It’s a fabulous eco-tourism destination. We can enjoy this country’s vast landscape of mountains, volcanoes, rainforests and beautiful ... (read more) Author: Mary Redifer

19. Venezuela Marks 10 Years of Chavez Government February 03, 2009 Venezuelan President Hugo ChavezVenezuela's President Hugo Chavez has hosted a summit of leftist leaders to celebrate 10 years of his socialist government. Experts see mixed results for the Chavez government during the past decade. The presidents of Ecuador, Bolivia, Nicaragua and other regional leaders traveled Monday to Caracas for a parade to celebrate Mr. Chavez's 10 years in power. Foreign delegates praised the Venezuelan leader for his efforts to combat poverty and improve living conditions for many Venezuelans. Speaking to thousands of supporters in Caracas, the Venezuelan leader said ... (read more)

20. Costa Rica the Sportfishing Mecca February 04, 2009 No matter what your preference, salt water or freshwater, conventional or fly, offshore or river fishing, Costa Rica has a fishing destination for you. Costa Rica is bordered by the Pacific on the West and the Caribbean on the East. There are too many rivers to count flowing in between. If you prefer to fish lakes, there are freshwater lakes of all sizes within the borders and even creating the border with Nicaragua. There are also canals, mangroves, and estuaries, in additional to offshore islands. This abundance and variety of fishing venues has led to several game fish records being... (read more) Author: Marshall Booth

21. Need an Idea? Nicaragua Real Estate for Retirement January 26, 2009 The democratic republic of Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America. Perhaps you think about sunny beaches, relaxing vacations and spa hotels when you think about Nicaragua. As you approach your retirement age, perhaps you should consider Nicaragua for other reasons. First, Nicaragua has a market for real estate investment. It may not make sense to consider real estate at that point in life when you are about to retire. With the economy the way it is and markets crashing here and there, why real estate? It is possible to invest in Nicaragua real estate by using your retirement ... (read more) Author: Q Wealth

22. The wide world of touchscreen mobile phones - Nokia 5800 and Sony Ericsson X1 January 13, 2009 Touchscreen mobile phones come in all shapes and sizes, from tiny touchy critters to big, powerhouse phones. Let's look at two of the coolest phones out there: the Nokia 5800 and the Sony Ericsson X1. A brief history of ti- er, touchscreen mobile phones Touchscreen mobile phones have only ever really enjoyed modest success over history, beginning way back when, with the IBM Simon (a phone about the size of Nicaragua), and progressing forwards to include mobile phones like the Sony Ericsson P800 and the Motorola A920. In actual fact, Sony Ericsson have been one of the main proponents of the... (read more) Author: Michael Sharp

23. Surfing in Nicaragua December 29, 2008 Nicaragua is known for its great surfing. Tourists come to Nicaragua to enjoy the beach along with the wonderful surfing conditions. Those who love a challenge are able to ride the waves in some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world. When you surf in Nicaragua, you can surf on beaches that are exposed to swells from the northwest and the southwest. That makes the surfing much more exciting. Instead of surfing on a beach and waiting for waves to roll in, there is one wave after another when you choose this surfing location. This is very exciting for people who have surfed in ot... (read more) Author: Alex Bezborodko

24. Spend Holidays in Nicaragua December 15, 2008 If you are looking for a place to spend a holiday away from home, Nicaragua might have exactly what you are looking for. You can enjoy the scenery of Nicaragua as you celebrate in one of the many occasions that are throughout the year in Nicaragua. Holidays are a great time to visit another area of the world. When you vacation during a holiday, you are able to celebrate with locals. You can get to know the customs of the area. It is a fun way to get involved with another country. You can start the year of right by going to a New Years Eve celebration. It is on December 31st, and... (read more) Author: Alex Bezborodko

25. Hurricane Paloma: the second most powerful November hurricane November 10, 2008 Paloma began as a weak low level spin in the southwest Caribbean Sea on the tail end of the monsoon trough. After several days, it began to organize. The low was officially classified as a tropical depression on November 5, just east of Nicaragua and Honduras. By Thursday, November 6, Paloma was a strengthening tropical storm. It was moving steadily northward and became a hurricane Thursday night. Hurricane Paloma showed steady strengthening all day Friday and was heading straight for Grand Cayman. It veered east of the island during the last couple of hours to allow the worst of the des... (read more) Author: Rich Johnson

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