18 Fun & Interesting Facts About Nicaragua

Nicaragua is located in the central portion of Central America and is known for its unique culture and historical heritage. Nicaragua dates back to the times of Antiquity and has many fun places to see and explore. Here are some interesting facts on Nicaragua that you may enjoy.

1. Soccer was not always the most famous sport in Nicaragua Baseball in the mid 20^th century was once the most popular sport in Nicaragua.

2. Nicaragua is a pretty good sized country and is considered the tropical paradise of central America.

3. Since Nicaragua has two coasts on two different sides you are able to swim in the Atlantic in the morning and take a dip in the pacific in the evening.

4. Nicaragua is larger then Ireland and Portugal put together.

5. The most famous Latin America singer Luis Enrique is from Nicaragua with many hits including “mi mindo”

6. Nicaragua’s baseball team took 2^nd in the 1996 Olympics held in Atlanta.

7. The last time john Paul II visited Nicaragua as pope was in 1983

8. The oldest city in Central America is located in Nicaragua called Ruins of Leon Viejo

9. Nicaragua is the birthplace of Ruban Dario one of the 20^th century’s most notable poets.

10. Nicaragua hosted the 20^th baseball world champion ship in early 1972

11. The largest natural lake in all of Central America is located in Nicaragua. Called lake Nicaragua it is a major tourist attraction and water supply for many people.

12. Nicaragua had the first elected woman president of any central America country. She served from 1991 – 1997. Also she is the first democratic woman president of any democratic country in the world.

13. Miss Nicaragua was slated to become the winner of the miss universe pagent but came in runner up instead. She is famous for her positive statement about her outlook on life. I quote “I am a young woman with a lot of charisma, and one of my greatest virtues is my positive outlook on life”

14. The regional currency of Nicaragua is the Cordoba

15. Central America most famous dance originates from Nicaragua called the “Palo De Mayo.”

16. The Main religion in Nicaragua is Catholicism

17. The Official Language of Nicaragua is Spanish

18. Nicaragua also has a special dual Volcano. It is the second largest lake island in the world made up uniquely of 2 volcanoes.