Nicaragua

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Alternative name(s) Republic of Nicaragua (official, English), República de Nicaragua (official Spanish) Language(s) Miskito; Rama; Sumo Literacy rate 78.0% Currency Nicaraguan córdoba Capital City Managua Country code +505 ISO NIC Domain(TLD) .ni Ethnicity Mestizo Head of Government President Religion Christianity Catholic Nationality Nicaraguan Driving Side Drive on the Right-hand side Date Format dd/mm/yyyy Total Area 130,375 km2 (50,338 sq mi) Timezone UTC−6 (CST) Average elevation 298 m (978 ft) Coastline 910 Km Mains Electricity 120 V Emergency Telephone Numbers Embassies Nicaragua embassies in different countries

National symbols of Nicaragua

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  Founder
  Francisco Hernández de Córdoba
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  National day
  15 Sep 1821
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  National animal
  Turquoise-browed Motmot
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  National dish
  Gallo Pinto
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  National dance
  Toro Huaco
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  National dress
  Güipil Costume
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  National monument
  Somoto Canyon National Monument
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  National anthem
  View Anthem
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  National fruit
  Not Declared
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  National flower
  Sacuanjoche
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  National drink
  El Macua
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  National colors
  Blue and white
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  National sports
  Baseball
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  National tree
  Madroño
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  National bird
  Turquoise-browed Motmot
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  National poet
  Not Declared
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  National mausoleum
  Not Declared
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  National football team
  NCA
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  Tourism slogan
  I Love You As You Are
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  Emoji flag
  🇳🇮
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  National airline
  Nicaragua Airways
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  National instrument
  Marimba
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  National hero
  Augusto César Sandino
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  National Emblem / Coat of Arms
  Turquoise-browed motmot (bird)
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  President
  Daniel Ortega
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  Olympics Committee
  Comité Olímpico Nicaragüense
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  Passport
  Passport of Nicaragua
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  Mythical Creature
  La Carretanagua
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Neighbouring countries of Nicaragua

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  Honduras
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  Costa Rica