Nicaragua
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Nicaragua
Nicaragua
The Republic of Nicaragua, abbreviated as Nicaragua. It is a presidential republic country located in central Central America. The country is divided into 16 provinces and 2 autonomous regions, with 153 municipalities and Managua as the capital. As of 2023, Nicaragua has a total population of 6.844 million people.
Nicaragua was originally a Native American settlement. Christopher Columbus sailed here for the fourth time in 1502. In 1524, it became a Spanish colony. Independence was declared on September 15, 1821. Joined the Central American Federation in 1823. The Republic was established in 1839. Since 1936, Anastasio Somocha Garcia has been under dictatorship. He was overthrown in 1979, and the Sandinista National Liberation Front in Nicaragua came into power, establishing a government for national rejuvenation， sports fitness .
Nicaragua is mainly engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry. Mainly produces cotton, coffee, sugarcane, bananas, meat, etc. In 2022, the gross domestic product (GDP) was 15.67 billion US dollars, with a per capita GDP of 2327.3 US dollars and a GDP growth rate of 3.8%.
geographical environment
Regional location
Nicaragua is located in the central region of Central America. It is bordered by Honduras to the north, Costa Rica to the south, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west, with a total area of 130400 square kilometers.
topographic features
The central and northern parts of Nicaragua are highlands; The eastern part is a coastal plain, with many jungles and swamps, and the terrain is low and flat; The west is a coastal lowland, while the east is dominated by volcanoes and lakes.
Climatic characteristics
The Nicaraguan Plain has a tropical marine climate with high temperatures and abundant rainfall; The western coastal lowlands have significantly less precipitation than the eastern regions, and there are dry and wet seasons, belonging to a tropical grassland climate; The average annual temperature in the central highlands is 18 ℃, with an annual precipitation of 1500-2500 millimeters. The rainy season is from May to December.
natural resources
Nicaragua is one of the main gold producing countries in Latin America, with 106 proven gold vein mines and an annual production of 70000 ounces, ranking 13th in the world. Other mineral deposits include silver, antimony, zinc, copper, lead, etc. Rich geothermal resources. There are two oil deposits. Forests account for 43% of the national area and export pine and mahogany. Fish and shrimp are abundant in aquatic products.
