Nicaragua
Location: Central America, bordered by Honduras on the North
and Costa Rica on the South
Area: 50,193 square miles
Population: 3,900,000
Government: Republic
Largest city: Managua (capital)
Language: Spanish
Ethnic groups: Mestizo 69%, European 17%, Black 9%, Indian 5%
Religion: Roman Catholic
Chief industries: Agriculture, mining, forestry, food
processing
Chief crops: Bananas and other fruits, cotton, coffee, sugar,
rice, beans
Minerals: Gold, silver, copper, tunsten
Leading exports: Cotton, sugar, coffee, meats
Leading imports: Machinery, pharmaceuticals, oil, chemicals
Monetary unit: Cordoba