Area: 130,688 sq km; 50,446 sq miles
Population: 5,142,098
Capital City: Managua (1.1 million)
People: Ethnic groups: Mestizo (mixed European and indigenous) 69%, white 17%, black (mainly Jamaican origin) 9%, indigenous 5%
Languages: The official language is Spanish spoken by 98% of the population. Other languages spoken include English, Miskito, Creole, Mayanga, Garifuna, Rama.
Religion(s): Roman Catholic 75%, Evangelical Protestants 15%
Currency: Cordoba (C$) which is divided into 100 centavos.
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