Daniel Ortega's Vacation In Nicaragua

Nicaragua is very unique in many different ways! It’s located near the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Honduras and Costa Rica border this country. “Nicaragua’s land of beaches is lapped by sparkling seawater, deep forests, long winding rivers, colonial cities, ancient sites thousands of years old, and a huge freshwater lake- the only lake in the world with sharks in it” (Shields 9). This country includes beautiful landscapes, mild climate, republic form of government, low finances, distinctive culture, and many interesting facts.

Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, but is also full of history, tradition and life. It is known for its great folk music, deep heritage and culture. Nicaragua is hidden jewel with warm, gorgeous culture and breathtaking nature. It is surrounded by its incredible history, culture and nature.

n the 1800’s a lot of people from Europe started to come into Nicaragua. Also families from Belgium, Spain, Italy, and Germany moved to Nicaragua to set up their own businesses to do with money. They established coffee businesses, newspapers, hotels and banks. The U.S. government negotiated with President Jose Santos Zelaya to get land so their would be a canal through Nicaragua in the late 1800’s. The minister of Nicaragua, Luis Felipe Corea, went to Washington and wrote a letter to the U.S. Secretary of State John Hay addressing the needed support of a canal by the Zelaya government. The Zanchez-Merry Treaty was signed with Nicaragua regarding the canal through Columbia but fell through because it was rejected by John Hay. The Spooner Act,

The mountainous country bordered by the Pacific Ocean, Guatemala, and Honduras in Central America. Known as the land of the Volcanoes, El Salvador, the only country in Central America that does not have a coastline on the Caribbean Sea. Having beautiful beaches on the coast of the Pacific Ocean and warm summers that make it impossible to withstand the heat. Most of the population is made up of the poor who do not have electricity or running water in their homes. My grandfather was is this social class and stayed for most of his life. El Salvador the land of dictatorship, volcanoes, and tortillas.

Nicaragua has a population of 6 million and a land mass of about 50,000 square miles. It’s located near the bottom of Central America between Costa Rica and Honduras.The language that is primarily spoken in Nicaragua is Spanish but English is spoken albeit to a lesser degree. The currency used is the Nicaraguan Cordoba, which is about 28 times less valuable than the US Dollar. Nicaragua is the poorest country in Central America and the second poorest country in the Western hemisphere. They have a Republic Government, which is a representative government ruled by law. Nicaragua has many problems including hunger and poverty, lack of education, disease, and environmental issues.

Though infamous for its political condition, Nicaragua is perhaps one of the cheapest holiday spots in South America. Tourists can indulge in a host of fun activities like kayaking, mountain biking or slide down the slopes of a volcano in Ometepe. Relax, unwind, swim or party – you can do it all if you are in Nicaragua!

Though one must question why was the Nicaraguan President Jose Zelaya overthrown? Was it personal interests again as it was in Hawaii or was it protecting the Nicaraguan citizens? As saw before in Hawaii, it

The history between the U.S. and Nicaragua has always been aimed at making sure there politically ideologies remain in line with our own. With the spread of communism, the U.S. had been involved in Nicaragua since 1912. The U.S. has acted as Big Brother and used military force when pro U.S. leaders were facing rebellion. Unfortunately in 1936 when the U.S. began training the Nicaraguan National Guard, there was a forceful takeover by a man named Somoza Garcia. The era of rule under the leadership and guidance of Garcia lasted for 43 years until a group known as the “FSLN” which stands for the Sandinista National Liberation Front was created which was essentially anti Somoza Garcia. The FSLN was a communist group which wanted to make Nicaragua a socialist state. Ultimately the group took control of the country and committed numerous human rights violations and also stole foreign aid for themselves. So with this takeover began a very rocky and difficult relationship with the U.S.

Nicaragua is the largest Central American country and was settled in as a Spanish colony back in the 1520's. In 1522 Spanish explorer Gil Gonzalez de Avila named the colony "Nicaragua" after an Amerindian chief named Nicarao who once ruled the area, making Nicaragua have Spanish and Indian cultures. Back in 1523-24 Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba officially completed his exploration of Nicaragua. In 1838 Nicaragua fully gained its independence from Spain. William Walker assumed presidency over the country in 1856, and had seeked U.S. annexation as well as sanctioning slavery. General Jose Santos Zelaya was Nicaragua's first dictator that took power in 1893. National hero Cesar Augusto Sandino starts a rebellion against US occupiers and other

El Salvador is the least expansive nation in Central America and is no bigger than the state of Massachusetts. This precipitous nation is flanked by the Pacific Ocean, Guatemala, and Honduras. Known as the Land of Volcanoes, El Salvador has incessant seismic tremors and volcanic movement. It is the sole nation in Central America that does not have a coastline on the Caribbean Sea. Also, the backwoods of El Salvador have been chopped down

Whether it is the Spanish governor Pedrarias versus the Indian chieftain Diriangen or the Somoza family versus Sandinista leaders, it is always a fight for freedom or dictatorship. The anti-Americanism of some Nicaraguans also spans back centuries, and it is at least partially justified. From William Walker’s conquest and presidency to America “stealing” the Panama Canal, and the later betrayal of Roosevelt and Nixon, there was plenty of reasons to harbor resentment for Americans. Sandino, the hero who fought the U.S. and inspired the Sandinista revolution, once told an American reporter, “Tell your people that there might be bandits in Nicaragua but that they are not necessarily

The Nicaraguan volunteers in the National Literacy Crusade developed a sense of new nationalism for Nicaragua defined by their experiences with the illiterate Nicaraguan population. The accounts of this change is most evident from the experiences of brigadistas working in the Nicaragua’s poor rural regions. Brigadistas, the majority of whom came from urban middle-class backgrounds, gained an appreciation for the rural farmers and laborers. The testaments and personal accounts of brigadistas provide insight on the impact of their time with the long-disenfranchised citizens of Nicaragua. Several factors

The food in Nicaragua shares flavors and ingredients with Mexican food. Corn and beans are the staples of their diet. Garlic and onions are the seasons used in their food. Like many Latinos, they eat corn tortilla with their meals. Beans and rice are condumed daily because most people cannot afford to eat meat regularly-the natives call them gallo pinto, or “spotted rooster”. The natives also eat tamales but not

Nicaragua is known for its incredible beaches, lakes and volcanoes that many tourists from around the world come far and wide to see on vacation. Tourism is one of Nicaragua’s main sources of income for the country with their lavish resorts and beaches. What many people don’t realize what is behind the curtain of all the beautiful vacation sites, is that Nicaragua is actually one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere. That living conditions are not exactly like staying in one of those five-star resorts. Even though it has one of the largest freshwater lakes in Central America, very little water is safe to drink or is accessible to its citizens.

As of August 2017, Nicaragua has a population of approximately 6.2 million people with a yearly growth rate of around 1.1 percent and just over 61.4 percent of the population living is within the urban areas within the country (Worldometers.) It is slightly mind boggling to think of 6.2 million people living in a country that is just slightly larger than a single U.S. state. Considering that a disproportionate number of the 6.2 million citizens live within urban areas, specifically, in the capital city of Managua or along the Pacific Coast. To break that out further, as of 2016, approximately 50 percent of the population is aged between 0-24 years (CIA.)