NicaraguaNicaragua

By Hannah GeorgeBy Hannah George

Basic Information 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

Flag 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

Independence 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.

1909 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

La Griteria 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

Fortaleza La Polvora 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

Momotombo Volcano 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

Augusto Cesar Sandino 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

Arien Siu 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

Interesting Facts About Nicaragua 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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