Nicaragua

Introduction

Summary

Central American republic between Honduras and Costa Rica; Pacific Ocean on the west and Caribbean on the east. Member of the Central American Common Market (CACM).

Cities

Capital: Managua

Principal Ports

Corinto, San Juan del Sur

Population

6.5 million

International Country Code

NI

Language(s)

Spanish, English and indigenous languages

Weights and Measures

Metric and US Systems

Electricity Supply

120V, 60Hz

International Direct Dialling Code

00 505

Time

6 hours behind GMT.