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Photos of Nicaragua

Located in Leon, Nicaragua, the Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary is the largest cathedral in Central America. Built between 1747 and the early 19th century, it is an eclectic blend of Baroque and Neoclassical architecture, and the 34 domes provide an abundance of natural light. In 2011, the cathedral became Nicaragua’s second UNESCO site.

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Geography

Area

comparison ranking: total 98

Area - comparative

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People and Society

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Age structure

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2024 population pyramid

Median age

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Population growth rate

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Birth rate

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Death rate

comparison ranking: 191

Net migration rate

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Maternal mortality ratio

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Infant mortality rate

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Total fertility rate

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Environment

Government

Economy

Real GDP growth rate

comparison ranking: 94

Real GDP per capita

comparison ranking: 153

Labor force

comparison ranking: 104

Unemployment rate

comparison ranking: 77

Public debt

comparison ranking: 158

Taxes and other revenues

comparison ranking: 51

Current account balance

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Exports

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Imports

comparison ranking: 115

Debt - external

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Energy

Communications

Transportation

Airports

comparison ranking: 105

Merchant marine

comparison ranking: total 168

Military and Security

Space

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