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          NICARAGUA
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Nicaragua is the largest of
the countries situated on the
isthmus of Central America and
lies between Honduras and
Costa Rica. The east coast
contains forested lowland and
is the wettest part of the
country. The western
mountainous region, which
contains two huge lakes,
Nicaragua and Managua, is
where most of the population
live. The whole country is
subject to devastating
earthquakes. Nicaragua is
primarily an agricultural
country. The main export crops
are coffee, cotton and sugar
cane. It enjoys very mild
winters with regular rainfall.

Area (Sq. Km.): 130,000

Population: 3,606,000

Capital: Managua

Language:
Spanish

Religion:
Roman Catholic 88%

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Cordoba

Embassy:
8 Gloucester Road
London
SW7 4RB
0171-584-4365

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Foreign Office Advice:

Street crime is prevalent in
Managua. Visitors are advised
to take sensible precautions
when walking, particularly in
the markets and poorer areas
of the town, especially in the
vicinity of the old Cathedral.
Walking alone after dark is
not advised. Pickpockets and
thieves operate on public
transport.

Some areas of the North
continue to be dangerous.
Travel at night should be
avoided and local advice
sought before leaving the main
road.

Travellers from countries
where Yellow Fever is endemic
(including the countries
between Panama and Bolivia)
must have a valid vaccination
certificate to enter the
country.

Long term visitors are advised
to notify the British Embassy
in Managua of their presence
in Nicaragua (Tel: 780014 or
780887) on arrival and ask for
up-to-date information.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129