Americas/Central America
Nicaragua
Managua
6.8 Mio
130 373 km²
Nicaraguan córdoba
Coastal
Spanish
Historical Events
1821 - Independence from Spain
Nicaragua gained independence from Spanish colonial rule.
1860 - Mosquito Coast autonomy
The Mosquito Coast became an autonomous territory of Nicaragua.
1960 - Territory transfer to Honduras
The northernmost part of the Mosquito Coast was transferred to Honduras.
1960s - Nicaraguan Revolution
A period of political upheaval and revolution against the Somoza dictatorship.
1970s - Continuation of Nicaraguan Revolution
The revolution continued, significantly impacting Nicaragua's political landscape.
1980s - Contra War
A conflict between the Sandinista government and U.S.-backed Contra rebels.
2007 - Ortega's presidency begins
Daniel Ortega begins his presidency, marking changes in Nicaragua's democracy.
2018 - Large protests
Nationwide protests erupted against government policies and repression.
2021 - Authoritarian developments
The election was widely described as marking Nicaragua's transition to an authoritarian regime.