The population of Nicaragua is slightly over 6 million. Nicaragua's capital, Managua, is the third-largest city in Central America. The multi-ethnic population includes indigenous peoples, Europeans, Africans, Asians, and people of Middle Eastern origin. The main language is Spanish. Native tribes on the eastern coast speak their own languages.
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![]() Official Name: Republic of Nicaragua Capital: Managua Population: 6,071,045 (2012 census) Area: 130,375 sq km Coastline: 910 km Religion: Roman Catholic 58.5%, Protestant 23.2% (Evangelical 21.6%, Moravian 1.6%), Jehovah's Witnesses 0.9%, other 1.6%, none 15.7% (2005 est.) Language: Spanish(official), English, Miskito,Rama, Sumo, Creole Ethnic groups: 69% Mestizo, 17% White, 9% Black, 5% Indigenous (2011) Government: Unitary Presidential Constitutional Republic Currency: Cordoba (NIO) |
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