Republic of Nicaragua (Nicaragua)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of North America.

Its center lies at a latitude of 13 and longitude of -85.

Republic of Nicaragua also goes by the names, Ni-ca-ra-goa, Ni-ca-ra-goa (Nicaragua), Nicanahuac, Nicaragoa, Nicaragua, Nicaragwa, Nicarágua, Nicearagua, Nicānāhuac, Nikaraagua, Nikaraaguwa, Nikaragoua, Nikaragua, Nikaraguva, Nikaraguvaen, Nikaraguvän, Nikar

The prodominant languages spoken are es-NI (Spanish) and its currency is the Cordoba (NIO),

Republic of Nicaragua currently has a population of 5995900 (estimate).

Republic of Nicaragua's neighbouring countries are, Costa Rica, Honduras, .

Regions within Republic of Nicaragua

Largest Cities within Republic of Nicaragua

Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Nicaragua

Published: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:42:00 GMT

Travel Summary

There is no British Embassy in Nicaragua. For emergency consular assistance, contact the Honorary Consul in Managua or the British Embassy in Costa Rica. See General - Consular Assistance.

The rainy season in Nicaragua normally runs from May to November, coinciding with the hurricane season in the Caribbean. See Natural Disasters - Hurricanes/Flooding.

Around 10,700 British tourists visited Nicaragua in 2009 (Source: Nicaraguan Tourist Institute). The main type of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Nicaragua in 2009 was to replace stolen passports and travel documents.

There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General Insurance.