Nicaragua
Flag of Nicaragua


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Flag Description
Three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), white, and blue with the national coat of arms centered in the white band; the coat of arms features a triangle encircled by the words republica de nicaragua on the top and america central on the bottom; similar to the flag of el salvador, which features a round emblem encircled by the words republica de el salvador en la america central centered in the white band; also similar to the flag of honduras, which has five blue stars arranged in an x pattern centered in the white band.

Currency
Gold cordoba.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 22, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Middle america, bordering both the caribbean sea and the north pacific ocean, between costa rica and honduras.

Climate
Tropical in lowlands, cooler in highlands.

Terrain
Extensive atlantic coastal plains rising to central interior mountains; narrow pacific coastal plain interrupted by volcanoes.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Mogoton 2,438 m.

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Nicaragua

This is a map of Nicaragua. The map illustrates the location of Managua and its proximity to Puerto Cabezas, Puerto Sandino, San Carlos, and the North Pacific Ocean.

Other countries on this map include: Honduras / Costa Rica

Nicaragua News:
Re-election issue divides Nicaragua
Thirty years ago Daniel Ortega and his Sandinistas toppled the dynastic rule of the Somozas in Nicaragua but now Mr Ortega's critics say history may be repeating itself, reports Nick Caistor.
Nicaragua court backs re-election
Nicaragua's Supreme Court lifts a ban on re-election, clearing the way for President Daniel Ortega to run in 2011.

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