Nicaragua Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of Nicaragua |
| Common Name | Nicaragua – /ˌnɪk.əɹˈɑg.wə/ |
| Nationality | Nicaraguan(s) – noun, Nicaraguan – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1821 (from Spain) |
| Administrative Divisions | 15 departments and 2 autonomous regions |
| Total Population | 6.4 million (#110) with 59.8% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Managua (capital city) |
| Major Languages | Spanish (official) |
| Electricity Access | 86.2% of total population |
| Internet Access | 57% of total population |
| Currency | Cordobas (NIO) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $38.6 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $5,600 (#168) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 130,370 sq km / 50,336 sq mi (#98) with 8.0% water area |
| Geographic Region | Americas – Central America |
| Bordering Countries | Costa Rica, Honduras |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Caribbean Sea, North Pacific Ocean |
National Anthem: “Hail to Thee, Nicaragua”