Nicaragua

The locals refer to themselves as Nicas, but others call them Nicaraguans.
Most people are mestizos, a combination of spanish and native.
In the 17th Century, the British brought black slaves to Nicaragua to work on plantations. Many Nicaraguans are descendants of the slaves.
Nicaraguans beautiful tradition of ceramics, pottery, and weaving continue to thrive.
Nicaragua is the poorest country in Central America, and is plagued by underemployment and poverty.

The earliest settlers in Nicaragua were most likely related to the Mayan and Aztec people of Mexico. The Nicarao were one of the largest early groups.
Spain ruled Nicaragua from the 16th century until the early 19th century.
Nicaragua gained independence from Spain in 1821, and then became part of the Mexican Empire for many years..It then joined a group of nearby countries with a central government in Guatemala City called Provinces of Central America. It then split from that group in 1838 and became fully independent.

Lake Managua is the only freshwater lake where bull sharks live.
Nicaragua is home to beautiful Rain Forests and Flora and Fauna.
Animals such as toucans, boa constrictors, monkeys, wild boars, jaguars, and sloths, manatees, sea turtles.
Over 70 protected wildlife areas in country.

Lake Managua is the only freshwater lake where bull sharks live.
Nicaragua is home to beautiful Rain Forests and Flora and Fauna.
Animals such as toucans, boa constrictors, monkeys, wild boars, jaguars, and sloths, manatees, sea turtles.
Over 70 protected wildlife areas in country.