Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Nicaragua (pronunciation: /ˌnɪkəˈrɑːɡwə, -ˈræɡ-, -ɡjuə/), officially known as the Republic of Nicaragua, is a country in Central America. It is the largest country in the Central American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the northwest and Costa Rica to the south.
Etymology
The name "Nicaragua" was coined by Spanish colonists based on the name "Nicarao", chief of the most populous indigenous tribe when the Spanish arrived, and the Spanish word "Agua", meaning water, due to the presence of the large lakes Lake Managua and Lake Nicaragua in the region.
Related Terms
- Central America: A region in the southern tip of North America, bordered by Mexico to the north, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south.
- Lake Managua: Also known as Lake Xolotlán, it is a lake in Nicaragua. It is the second largest lake in Nicaragua.
- Lake Nicaragua: Also known as Cocibolca or Granada, it is a vast freshwater lake in Nicaragua. It is the largest lake in Central America.
- Republic: A form of government in which the country is considered a "public matter", its laws are decided by a process of voting, and its leaders are elected or appointed for a limited term.
- Spanish Colonists: Refers to the people from Spain who settled in the Americas and other territories of the Spanish Empire during the Age of Discovery.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nicaragua
- Wikipedia's article - Nicaragua
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