Nicaragua
Republic of Nicaragua
People: Nicaraguan
Nicaragua is located in Central America and has a population of around 6.8 million. Its capital city is Managua, and the most widely spoken official language is Spanish.
By the numbers, Nicaragua is the 107th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.09% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 96th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 52 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Nicaragua — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Managua |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Central America |
| Population | 6,803,886 |
| Area | 130,373 km² |
| Currency | Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO) C$ |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Dialling Code | +505 |
| Internet TLD | .ni |
| Timezone | UTC-06:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | NI / NIC |
| Borders | Costa Rica, Honduras |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nicaragua
What is the capital and currency of Nicaragua?
The capital of Nicaragua is Managua and the currency is the Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO), symbol C$.
What is the capital of Nicaragua?
The capital of Nicaragua is Managua.
What currency does Nicaragua use?
Nicaragua uses the Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO, symbol: C$).
What language do they speak in Nicaragua?
The official language of Nicaragua is Spanish.
What is the dialling code for Nicaragua?
The international dialling code for Nicaragua is +505.
What side of the road does Nicaragua drive on?
Nicaragua drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Nicaragua
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