AMERICAS

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

Level 3 — Reconsider Travel
Advisory Level Level 3
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Last Updated Dec 13, 2024

About Nicaragua

Nicaragua

Nicaragua, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is the geographically largest country in Central America, comprising 130,370 km2 (50,340 sq mi). With a population of 7,142,529 as of 2024, it is the third-most populous country in Central America after Guatemala and Honduras, and the largest by area.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital Managua
Population 6.8 million
Area 130,373 km²
Language Spanish
Currency Nicaraguan córdoba
GDP/Capita $2,848

Travel Advisory

Level 3 Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel due to serious risks. U.S. citizens should avoid travel to certain areas.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO)
GDP
$19.7B
GDP per Capita
$2,848

Development

Life Expectancy
75.0 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region
Americas
Capital
Managua
Area
130,373 km²
Population
6,803,886
Timezone
UTC-06:00
Languages
Spanish
Calling Code
+505
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
NI