Meaning of "Nicaragua" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF NICARAGUA

Nicaragua  [ˌnɪkəˈræɡjʊə]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NICARAGUA

Nicaragua is a noun.

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WHAT DOES NICARAGUA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Nicaragua

Nicaragua (AmE i/ˌnɪkəˈrɑːɡwə/ nik-ə-RAH-gwə, BrE /ˌnɪkəˈræɡjuːə/ nik-ə-RAG-ew-ə), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (Spanish: República de Nicaragua ( listen)), is the largest country in the Central American isthmus, bordering Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. The country is situated between 11 and 14 degrees north of the Equator in the Northern Hemisphere, which places it entirely within the tropics. The Pacific Ocean lies to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. The country's physical geography divides it into three major zones: Pacific lowlands; wet, cooler central highlands; and the Caribbean lowlands. On the Pacific side of the country are the two largest fresh water lakes in Central America—Lake Managua and Lake Nicaragua. Surrounding these lakes and extending to their northwest along the rift valley of the Gulf of Fonseca are fertile lowland plains, with soil highly enriched by ash from nearby volcanoes of the central highlands. Nicaragua's abundance of biologically significant and unique ecosystems contribute to Mesoamerica's designation as a biodiversity hotspot.

Definition of Nicaragua in the English dictionary

The definition of Nicaragua in the dictionary is a republic in Central America, on the Caribbean and the Pacific: colonized by the Spanish from the 1520s; gained independence in 1821 and was annexed by Mexico, becoming a republic in 1838. Official language: Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: córdoba. Capital: Managua. Pop: 5 788 531. Area: 131 812 sq km.

TRANSLATION OF NICARAGUA

Find out the translation of Nicaragua to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of Nicaragua from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Nicaragua» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 尼加拉瓜
• Translator English - Spanish: Nicaragua
• English: Nicaragua
• Translator English - Hindi: निकारागुआ
• Translator English - Arabic: نِيكَارَاجُوَا
• Translator English - Russian: Никарагуа
• Translator English - Portuguese: Nicarágua
• Translator English - Bengali: নিক্যার্যাগিউআদেশ
• Translator English - French: Nicaragua
• Translator English - Malay: Nicaragua
• Translator English - German: Nicaragua
• Translator English - Japanese: ニカラグア
• Translator English - Korean: 니카라과
• Translator English - Javanese: Nicaragua
• Translator English - Vietnamese: nước Nicaragua
• Translator English - Tamil: நிகரகுவா
• Translator English - Marathi: निकारागुआ
• Translator English - Turkish: Nikaragua
• Translator English - Italian: Nicaragua
• Translator English - Polish: Nikaragua
• Translator English - Ukrainian: Нікарагуа
• Translator English - Romanian: Nicaragua
• Translator English - Greek: Νικαράγουα
• Translator English - Afrikaans: Nicaragua
• Translator English - Swedish: Nicaragua
• Translator English - Norwegian: Nicaragua

10 QUOTES WITH «NICARAGUA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Nicaragua.

1

Elliott Abrams

There isn't any way for the people of Nicaragua to find out what's going on in Nicaragua.

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Alexis Arguello

I made a gym, it's the best gym in Nicaragua, I have kids that this year July 6th through the 11th will be fighting and then will go on to the Central American Games and I'm sure at least one will win a gold medal.

3

Gioconda Belli

I grew up in a very difficult country, a very oppressive situation because of the Somoza dictatorship. My family was in opposition to Somoza; Somoza was a liberal, and my family were conservatives. These were the two traditional parties in Nicaragua.

4

Tomas Borge

Our pledge is to hold elections in the year 1985. The form of elections has not yet been determined, but there is a group of representatives of the political parties in Nicaragua who have been traveling around the world studying various electoral alternatives.

5

Smedley Butler

I helped purify Nicaragua for the international banking house of Brown Brothers in 1909-1912. I brought light to the Dominican Republic for American sugar interests in 1916. In China I helped to see to it that Standard Oil went its way unmolested.

6

Alex Cox

And Walker was made with a Mexican crew, although it was shot in Nicaragua.

7

Tony D'Souza

Nicaragua is a World Bank and International Monetary Fund designated 'heavily indebted poor country,' with little legal ability to control its economic future: Everything is for sale. And once Nicaraguans decide to cash in and sell their houses or farms, they have to look far inland for anything affordable.

8

Patti Davis

The CIA created, armed and financed the Contras. My father backed them with everything he had. It was my father's war, and almost everyone in Nicaragua has lost somebody as a result of it. I couldn't go down there, being his daughter, and expect not to feel those people's wrath.

9

Bianca Jagger

I think the difference between El Salvador and Nicaragua is that in Nicaragua you had a popular insurrection, and in El Salvador you had a revolution.

10

Bianca Jagger

In Nicaragua, liberty, equality and the rule of law were the stuff of dreams. But in Paris I discovered the value of those words.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NICARAGUA»

Discover the use of Nicaragua in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Nicaragua and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Nicaragua

Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Nicaraguans -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- Map of Nicaragua.

Jennifer Kott, Kristi Streiffert, 2005

Nicaragua: The Chamorro Years

David Close examines the impact of Violeta Chamorro's term as head of state in Nicaragua on the nation's political actors and government institutions.

David Close, 1999

Nicaragua: Living in the Shadow of the Eagle

This newly revised volume details Nicaragua’s unique history, culture, economics, politics, and foreign relations.

Thomas W. Walker, Christine J. Wade, 2011

Lonely Planet Nicaragua

In This Guide: Nicaraguans weigh in on their favorite towns, bars, sunset views and more. Comprehensive and cross-referenced chapter on outdoor adventures. Unique Green Index and Green Nicaragua chapter make ecofriendly travel easy.

Lonely Planet, Lucas Vidgen, Adam Skolnick, 2010

Nicaragua

Describes the history, geography, climate, economy, religion, culture, and people of Nicaragua.

John Griffiths, 1998

The Civil War in Nicaragua: Inside the Sandinistas

"The conflict in Nicaragua is one of the leastunderstood struggles of the Cold War.

Roger Miranda, William E. Ratliff, 1992

Washington's War on Nicaragua

Sklar shows how the White House sabotaged peace negoatiations and sustained the deadly contra war despite public opposition, with secret U.S. special forces and an auxiliary arm of dictators, drug smugglers and death squad godfathers, and ...

Holly Sklar, 1988

Unfinished Revolution: Daniel Ortega and Nicaragua's ...

The first full-length biography of Daniel Ortega in any language, this exhaustive account draws from a wealth of untapped sources to tell the story of Nicaragua's continuing struggle for liberation through the prism of the Revolution's most ...

Kenneth E. Morris, 2010

Life is Hard: Machismo, Danger, and the Intimacy of Power in ...

Played out against a backdrop of political travail and social dislocation, this work is a story of survival and resistance but also of humor and happiness. Roger Lancaster shows us that life is hard, but then too, life goes on.

Roger N. Lancaster, 1992

Gringo Nightmare: A Young American Framed for Murder in ...

A story that made national and international headlines, this is the first and only book to tell Eric’s absorbing, moving account in his own words.

Eric Volz, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NICARAGUA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Nicaragua is used in the context of the following news items.

Nicaragua Mourns 3 Family Members Killed by Police in High …

Nicaragua Mourns 3 Family Members Killed by Police in High Speed Pursuit. Translation posted 23 July 2015 14:44 GMT. Share this: ... «Global Voices Online, Jul 15»

Cheeky sloth takes a selfie in Nicaragua (video)

The footage, shot earlier this month in the Volcán Mombacho nature reserve in Nicaragua, shows the creature's face as it films itself while the ... «AOL Travel UK, Jul 15»

Police: Woman Lured From Home in Nicaragua Abused, Forced to …

The woman, who police said had been lured from her home in Nicaragua with the promise of work and a better life in the U.S., was able to ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»

What Crisis? Venezuelan VP Says They've Got Nicaragua's Back

“You can count on Venezuela for anything the people of Nicaragua might need,” says Venezuelan Vice President Jorge Arreaza. (Radio ... «PanAm Post, Jul 15»

Nicaragua Has a Safe Future, Say the Cuban Five

Rene Gonzalez said that this is an experience that 'has raised us, has made us younger, has filled us with hope for the destiny of Nicaragua and Latin America'. «Prensa Latina, Jul 15»

Nicaragua Canal: Major Project and Major Impact

Debate about how the canal will impact Nicaragua's environmental and social realms remains an issue. Environmentalists say the canal route ... «International Policy Digest, Jul 15»

Victor vet fundraising for medical trip to Nicaragua

To learn more about the IVSA and their humanitarian projects in Nicaragua, visit their website at http://stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/ivsa ... «Teton Valley News, Jul 15»

Local Woodlands young adult spends the summer interning in …

“The founders of Casa-Nica, Josh Allsup and Elliot Cooper, believe that the most effective way to truly help Nicaragua is by working with and ... «Woodlands Online, LLC, Jul 15»

Nicaragua Celebrates Anniversary of Sandinista Revolution

A youth is thrown in the air during celebrations in Nicaragua Friday July 17, 2015, marking the day the former Dictator Somoza resigned 36 ... «teleSUR English, Jul 15»

Oro Verde hits bonanza gold in Nicaragua

Oro Verde (ASX:OVL) has found promise at a gold project located in south eastern Nicaragua with a rock chip sample collected, returning ... «Proactive Investors Australia, Jul 15»