Nicaragua
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Official Name: Republic of Nicaragua
- Area: 130,373 km2 (97th)
- Population: 5,891,199 (110th)
- Geographic coordinates: 12°9′N 86°16′W
- Currency: Córdoba (NIO)
- Form of Goverment: Presidential republic
- GDP - per capita (PPP):$2,635[3]
- Provinces: 15 departments and two self-governing regions
- Language: Spanish (official)