Nicaragua: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Nicaragua

Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America, with coasts on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It has a chain of volcanoes, two great lakes and rainforests on its Caribbean side. Nicaragua is known for colonial cities like Granada and León and for its volcano adventures.

About Managua

Managua lies on the southern shore of Lake Managua (Lake Xolotlán) in western Nicaragua and is the country's largest city. It is known for the Tiscapa Lagoon, a crater lake inside the city, and the Rubén Darío National Theatre.

Fun facts about Nicaragua

1. Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America by area.
2. Lake Nicaragua is the largest freshwater lake in Central America.
3. Ometepe, the largest island in Lake Nicaragua, was formed by two volcanoes joined by a low strip of land.
4. Granada, founded in 1524, is one of the oldest cities built by Europeans on the American mainland.
5. Thanks to the rainbow in its coat of arms, Nicaragua's flag is one of the few national flags that include purple.
6. The blue stripes on Nicaragua's flag stand for the two waters on its coasts, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.