The Country Of Nicaragua And The Center Of Central America

On the narrow isthmus known as Central America, between the world’s two greatest oceans, Nicaragua has been marked by endless years of political turmoil, social tension and economic dismay. The turmoil’s that have shaken the country make it plausible to believe that by some metaphysical law, Nicaraguan politics have accommodated to nature’s tantrums. Like its diverse, rugged and seismically active geology, the country’s politics have been irregular, impulsive and often explosive (Pastor, 15). The Nicaraguan election of February 25, 1990 represents the country’s attempt to break from its turbulent political past and pursue economic and political stability through the establishment of a democracy. The

In the heart of Central America lies the Spanish speaking nation of Nicaragua. Officially titled “the Republic of Nicaragua”, there have been multiple stories of how the country got its name, the most prominent story says that during the time the Spanish invaded, Nicaragua took its name from an indigenous chief named Nicarao who was ruler of the region. Fast forwarding the history: Three hundred years of Spanish colonialism, a hundred years of totalitarian ruling by multiple “presidents”, and thirty years of Somoza family dictatorship, Nicaragua underwent the Sandinista revolution in 1979 to create a socialist society. Despite socialism having a track record of failure, there was great advancements in literacy and overall education, as well as improvement the nations GDP. However, the 1980’s were engrossed in destructive guerilla wars and political blunder sending the nation into a downward spiral.

Q7: The similarities between United States, Cuba, and Nicaragua is that they were all involved had leadership during the times when they were in war. United States had President Truman to lead the country and so that the country won't fall apart. Cuba had Fulgencio Batista as their dictator. Anastasio Somoza was the dictator for Nicaragua. Cuba and Nicaragua had dictator to lead their countries. They thought that they had everything planned out, but they didn't. The United States originally thought they would be neutral through World War II. That didn't help because when Japan attacked United States in Pearl Harbor. United States needed to do something about it. Cuba wanted to improve the economy, but they couldn't because Fulgencio kept putting

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,

stated the necessity of the Soviet Union and Cuba to become allies, and this move would also influence many countries in Latin America to become allies with the Soviet Union rather than the U.S and the West.

Countries such as Mexico, El Salvador, Cuba, Panama and many other Central American countries continue to be magnets for the new wave of immigrants. Many families move from these countries because of the opportunities they find in

The Civil War in Nicaragua was one of the defining events from the 1980s, and it also happened to be a defining event in my personal life and that of my family. The argument in question was over the nature of the revolution in Nicaragua, and the political motivations of the Sandinistas. I said that the situation in my home country is not as black-and-white as it has been presented in the media. I believe the situation that gave rise to this argument is rooted in a lack of accurate media coverage. Because I am from a Nicaraguan background, but also have one American parent, I can present a unique perspective that illuminates both sides of the argument to show that neither the Sandinistas nor the Americans had the best interests of Nicaragua at heart.

One provoking example was taken in Nicaragua in 1978: a young women escaping and barely able to hold a little naked boy while carrying a heavy bag- the caption says “Fleeing the bombing to seek refuge outside of Esteli, Nicaragua, Sep. 20, 1978”. Please see figure 3. In addition to many other provoking examples of similar nature; hopeless people, who don’t need a lens following them in that critical and most difficult time of their

This comparison is between Nicaragua and its neighbor to the south, Costa Rica. Both countries became independent from Spain in 1821. While both are republics, Costa Rica is a democratic republic, and while they share a common border, their health care is worlds apart. The major reason for this may be sanitation. In urban areas, Nicaragua has a sanitation rate of 63.2%, whereas Costa Rica has 94.9%.

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.)

Furthermore, I comprehend some persons believe they don’t have opportunities here in Guatemala not even in the city so they decide to emigrate to whether the United States

Nicaragua is a tropical Central American nation located between Honduras and Costa Rica. The tropical location of the country leaves it in extreme danger towards hurricanes and earthquakes. The pacific coastline is home to 19 active volcanoes. Almost half of the country is covered in thick rain forest. The countries largest exports include beef, coffee, and gold. It is also one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere. These factors all contribute to its development. With development however comes expansion, which leads to the need for land. Since Nicaragua was mostly covered in for, deforestation quickly began. The country has grown substantially over the last thirty years. This growth has lead to an increase in the economy

Most of the migration studies have been focused on the concept of ‘migration’ looked in the international realm, which is migration from one country to another. This study is not focusing on that realm but rather the internal migrations that have been happening in Latin America in particular from rural areas to urban areas and that has been accentuated since the 1940s. The rapid urbanization of Latin America, and the concentration of masses of people in the great cities made internal migration an area of attraction for further analysis. This study is focused on how the students that migrate from other cities adapt to Quito and USFQ. In particular, I talk about the experience that lojano students, so now I will approach internal migration as

Retired people from first world countries often choose to migrate to developing countries because of the possibility of living a more affordable lifestyle. In countries such as Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Ecuador, or Nicaragua, one can live a stable and even rich life on a budget of $1,500 to $2,000 dollars per month; the cost of living in developing countries is half of the cost of living in the United States. American retirees have been moving south of the border for