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100

This armed conflict in the 1980s involved the Contras and the Sandinista government.

Contra War

100

Nicaragua borders which two countries?

Honduras and Costa Rica

100

This Nicaraguan dessert is made from sweetened milk, sugar, and cinnamon, and is similar to rice pudding.

Arroz con Leche

100

This annual festival in Masaya, known for its colorful parades and traditional dances, celebrates the patron saint San Jerónimo.

San Jerónimo Festival

100

This sport is the most popular in Nicaragua.

Baseball

200

This natural event devastated Managua in 1972.

Earthquake

200

This city is the capital of Nicaragua.

Managua

200

A refreshing Nicaraguan drink made from cacao, milk, and sugar, often served cold.

Pinolillo

200

This genre of music, originating from the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua, is characterized by its upbeat rhythm and is often performed during the Palo de Mayo festival.

Palo de Mayo music

200

This is Nicaragua’s main export product.

Coffee

300

This proposed canal in the 19th century would have connected the Atlantic and Pacific through Nicaragua.

Nicaragua Canal

300

This lake, the largest in Nicaragua, is known for its freshwater sharks.

Lake Nicaragua

300

This Nicaraguan dish consists of corn dough filled with meat, rice, and vegetables, wrapped in plantain leaves and steamed.

Nacatamales

300

This festival, celebrated in the city of Granada, features a parade of giant puppets known as “Gigantonas.”

La Gigantona

300

This industry is crucial for the Nicaraguan economy, especially in the Estelí region.

Tobacco Industry

400

Which country was the colonizer of Nicaragua after Spain?

Great Britain

400

This river forms part of the border between Nicaragua and Costa Rica.

San Juan River

400

This traditional Nicaraguan dish, a staple made from rice and beans, is often served for breakfast.

Gallo Pinto

400

This Nicaraguan city is famous for its vibrant street art and murals, reflecting the country’s history and culture.

León

400

This politician has been president of Nicaragua several times since 1985.


Daniel Ortega

500

In what year did Nicaragua join the United Nations?

1945

500

This volcano, one of the most active in Nicaragua, is located near León.

Momotombo Volcano

500

A popular Nicaraguan drink made from fermented corn, often enjoyed during festivals.

Chicha

500

This town in Nicaragua is renowned for its pottery, especially the black pottery made from local clay.

San Juan de Oriente

500

This Nicaraguan poet, known as the “Prince of Castilian Letters,” is considered one of the most important figures in Spanish-American literature.

Rubén Darío

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