1. Nicaragua By Hannah George

2. Basic Information Nicaragua is located in South America and borders Honduras and Costa Rica. The capital of the country is Managua Nicaragua is located in South America and borders Honduras and Costa Rica. The capital of the country is Managua

3. Flag On August 27, 1971 the present version of Nicaragua’s flag was adopted. The top and bottom stripes are blue representing the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea The stripe in the middle is white which depicts peace The red Phrygian cap, white rays and rainbows inside the triangle represents peace and liberty On August 27, 1971 the present version of Nicaragua’s flag was adopted. The top and bottom stripes are blue representing the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea The stripe in the middle is white which depicts peace The red Phrygian cap, white rays and rainbows inside the triangle represents peace and liberty

4. Independence Nicaragua became independent in September 1821 The people of Nicaragua and other people in different colonies in that region decided that it was time for complete independence. Nicaragua became independent in September 1821 The people of Nicaragua and other people in different colonies in that region decided that it was time for complete independence.

5. 1909 In 1909 a conservative revolt broke out Nicaragua against the dictator-president Jose Santos Zelaya Because of his hostile behavior and interference in other Central American nation the U.S. opposed him On December 16, 1909 Zelaya was forced to resign Nicaragua was in state of near anarchy, but in May 1911 conservative Adolfo Diaz became president Jose Santos Zelaya Adolfo Diaz In 1909 a conservative revolt broke out Nicaragua against the dictator-president Jose Santos Zelaya Because of his hostile behavior and interference in other Central American nation the U.S. opposed him On December 16, 1909 Zelaya was forced to resign Nicaragua was in state of near anarchy, but in May 1911 conservative Adolfo Diaz became president Jose Santos Zelaya Adolfo Diaz

6. La Griteria A tradition in Nicaragua On December 7 at 6 pm you hear churches and cathedrals saying “Who causes so much happiness?.” The response most people say is “The conception of Mary” In the towns and cities many people start exploding fireworks and fire crackers La Griteria is a celebration to thank the virgin Mary of the miracles she has performed Faithful people decorate altars in their house where it can be seen A tradition in Nicaragua On December 7 at 6 pm you hear churches and cathedrals saying “Who causes so much happiness?.” The response most people say is “The conception of Mary” In the towns and cities many people start exploding fireworks and fire crackers La Griteria is a celebration to thank the virgin Mary of the miracles she has performed Faithful people decorate altars in their house where it can be seen

7. Fortaleza La Polvora A fort built in the 18th century, in Granada, Nicaragua Originally called Fortaleza de Armas Used by Somoza forces for interrogations and executions during a 40 year long 20th century family dynasty Now a tourist attraction where they keep antique weapons and other historical items A fort built in the 18th century, in Granada, Nicaragua Originally called Fortaleza de Armas Used by Somoza forces for interrogations and executions during a 40 year long 20th century family dynasty Now a tourist attraction where they keep antique weapons and other historical items

8. Momotombo Volcano Located on the southern tip of the Maribios Range Elevation of 1300 meters Still smoking and listed as active Has not erupted since 1905 Features a geothermal plant at its base Located on the southern tip of the Maribios Range Elevation of 1300 meters Still smoking and listed as active Has not erupted since 1905 Features a geothermal plant at its base

9. Augusto Cesar Sandino Born in the village of Niquinohomo, Nicaragua on May 18, 1895 He was a farmer and a mining engineer and joined the liberal revolution He led the rebellion against presence of U.S. military forces in the country He was a hero to the Latin Americans and a bandit to the U.S. On February 20, 1934 Augusto Cesar Sandino was seized and executed It was because of what he did that the Nicaraguan revolutionary group, the Sandistas, obtain their name Born in the village of Niquinohomo, Nicaragua on May 18, 1895 He was a farmer and a mining engineer and joined the liberal revolution He led the rebellion against presence of U.S. military forces in the country He was a hero to the Latin Americans and a bandit to the U.S. On February 20, 1934 Augusto Cesar Sandino was seized and executed It was because of what he did that the Nicaraguan revolutionary group, the Sandistas, obtain their name

10. Arien Siu Known as one of the first martyrs of the revolution Born in Jinotepe and was an avid follower of the Sandinistas Joined the revolutionaries and became known nationally as a songwriter, guitarist, and singer Died in an ambush at the age of 20 in 1972 Known as one of the first martyrs of the revolution Born in Jinotepe and was an avid follower of the Sandinistas Joined the revolutionaries and became known nationally as a songwriter, guitarist, and singer Died in an ambush at the age of 20 in 1972

11. Interesting Facts About Nicaragua It is the largest country in Central America Its famous for its dance form called the “Palo de Mayo” Gallopinto is Nicaragua’s national dish Baseball is the most popular sport in Nicaragua The main religion in Nicaragua is Roman Catholicism The currency is Cordoba It is the largest country in Central America Its famous for its dance form called the “Palo de Mayo” Gallopinto is Nicaragua’s national dish Baseball is the most popular sport in Nicaragua The main religion in Nicaragua is Roman Catholicism The currency is Cordoba

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