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	Managua - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Managua, with a population of about 1,723,100 in 2004, is the capital of Nicaragua.
		Situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Managua, at 12°9′N 86°16′W, the city was made the national capital in 1855; previously the capital had alternated between the cities of León and Granada.
		Managua was damaged by an earthquake of 6.0 on the Richter scale and a fire on March 31, 1931 and by fire again in 1936.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Managua (360 words)

	Nicaragua - MSN Encarta
		Nicaragua is sometimes called “the land of lakes and volcanoes,” and the largest lakes in Central America and a chain of volcanic peaks dominate the western part of the country.
		Managua, the country’s capital and largest city, lies along the shores of Lake Managua in western Nicaragua, on geologic fault lines.
		Nicaragua extends from the Caribbean Sea on the east to the Pacific Ocean on the west.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761577584/Nicaragua.html (1108 words)

	Managua, Nicaragua - Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
		Managua is situated about 45 km (about 28 mi) from the Pacific Ocean, on the southern shore of Lake Managua.
		Managua’s population has grown rapidly in the past half century, as rural residents have migrated there seeking a better life and safety from violence in the countryside.
		From a population of 109,352 in 1950, Managua reached 662,000 by 1980.
	www.galenfrysinger.com /managua_nicaragua.htm (664 words)

	HighBeam Encyclopedia - Nicaragua (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Nicaragua is bordered on the north and northwest by Honduras, on the east by the Caribbean Sea, on the south by Costa Rica, and on the southwest by the Pacific Ocean.
		After declaring independence from Spain (1821), Nicaragua was briefly part of the Mexican Empire of Agustín de Iturbide and then (1825-38) a member of the Central American Federation.
		The United States was interested in a transisthmian canal (see Nicaragua Canal), and its interest was heightened by the discovery of gold in California.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/N/Nicrgu.asp (1628 words)

	NICARAGUA
		To attribute the continuing strife within Nicaragua to economic differences or to the hatred of politicians out of power for those controlling the nation would be to ignore the spirit of localismo.
		Throughout the 30 years of domestic stability, Nicaragua lived up to the terms of the agreement.<11> Strange as it may seem, it was the Conservatives, members of the party in power, who triggered the revolution which ended this era of peace.
		Thoroughly weary of a war that promised to be the bloodiest in Nicaragua's history, congress reconvened, reinstated the Liberal members expelled by Chamorro, and chose Adolfo Diaz, Chief Executive during the intervention of 1912, to serve as President until the 1928 election.
	1stbattalion3rdmarines.com /war-related/NICARAGUA.htm (22186 words)

	managua
		Nicaragua has known recently a turbulent political history swinging from an ultraconservative (Somoza) to a communist (Sandinistas) regime while there is now a broad democratic coalition.
		The city of Managua, the capital of a million inhabitants where somewhat more than a quarter of the Nicaraguan population lives, has been struck by several devastating earthquakes, the last one in 1972 that completely destroyed the center of the city which has never been completely rebuilt.
		Nicaragua knows a specific word for the Latin-American maricone, "cochon" that clearly stems from the French and means "pig".
	www2.fmg.uva.nl /gl/mana.html (1133 words)

	FEATURED NICARAGUA HOTELS - MANAGUA, GRANADA, LEON, SAN JUAN DEL SUR
		This is Nicaragua's newest 4-star hotel and it is in a great location with friendly and efficient service.
		This hotel is Nicaragua's entrance in the heady world of sustainable eco-friendly beach hotels, built on a private beach reserved for hotel guests only.
		The beaches of this zone of Nicaragua's coast are the finest on Central America's Pacific Coast.
	www.toursnicaragua.com /featured_hotels.html (2278 words)

	Travel in Managua - Nicaragua - History - WorldTravelGate.net®-
		The coast of Nicaragua was sighted by Christopher Columbus in 1502, but the first Spanish expedition, under Gil Gonzalez Davila, did not arrive until 1522; it established several Spanish settlements.
		Nicaragua was governed by Pedrarias Davila from 1526 to 1531, but later in the century, following a period of intense rivalry and civil war among the Spanish conquerors, it was incorporated into the captaincy-general of Guatemala.
		Nicaragua joined the Organization of American States in 1948 and the Organization of Central American States, created to solve common Central American problems, in 1951.
	www.americatravelling.net /nicaragua/managua/managua_history.htm (1253 words)

	Nicaragua (11/05)
		Nicaragua is a constitutional democracy with executive, legislative, judicial, and electoral branches of government.
		Nicaragua suffers from persistent trade and budget deficits and a high debt-service burden; foreign assistance, including donations and debt relief, totals 42% of GDP in 2004.
		Nicaragua is primarily an agricultural country, but construction, mining, fisheries, and general commerce also have been expanding during the last few years.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/1850.htm (3575 words)

	Nicaragua. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		After declaring independence from Spain (1821), Nicaragua was briefly part of the Mexican Empire of Agustín de Iturbide and then (1825–38) a member of the Central American Federation.
		Nicaraguan politics were wracked by conflict between Liberals and Conservatives, centered respectively in León and Granada; Managua was founded as the capital in 1855 as a compromise.
		The Clayton-Bulwer Treaty (1850) settled some of the issues between Great Britain and the United States concerning the proposed canal, but Nicaragua remained in a state of disorder that culminated in the temporary triumph (1855–57) of the filibuster William Walker.
	www.bartleby.com /65/ni/Nicrgu.html (1439 words)

	Managua Nicaragua's capital
		Managua, in the nahuatl language, stands for "where there's an extension of water", due to the many lakes and lagoons which are in its vicinity.
		Managua, with its 1,000,000 inhabitants, rises on the south bank of the lake that has the same name The city stretches south for more than 20 kilometres allongside the lake until Sierra de Managua (600 meters above sea level).
		One of the major problems of Managua are the siesmic faults that cross it and that caused several catastrophes throughout its history, such as the last earthquake, which destroyed the city in 1972.
	www.nicatour.net /en/nicaragua/Managua.asp (346 words)

	Nicaragua travel guide - Wikitravel
		The Pacific Coast of Nicaragua was settled as a Spanish colony in the early 16th century.
		Nicaragua was on the verge of a civil war; Walker sided with one of the factions and was able to gain control of the country, hoping that the US would annex Nicaragua as a southern slave state.
		Nicaragua doesn't have as many language schools as can be found in Guatemala or Costa Rica, but a few have sprouted up in the last few years, particularly in colonial Granada and Esteli in the north.
	wikitravel.org /en/Nicaragua (2479 words)

	Nicaragua's Best Guide • June - July - August (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Managua, Nicaragua’s impetuous capital city has always been the prodigal son of the nation, the most unruly, hotheaded, and outspoken of the nation’s family, yet, the one family member everyone misses, comes to rely on, and eventually loves.
		Managua was left largely alone during the colonial period.
		But that Managua has managed to grow and even prosper is noteworthy in light of the challenges it has had to face throughout history: fires, floods, earthquakes, and a good bit of destruction at the hands of mankind as well.
	www.guideofnicaragua.com /0602/ManaguaEN.html (1180 words)

	Travel in Managua - Nicaragua - Culture - WorldTravelGate.net®-
		Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, is lying amid small crater lakes on the southern shore of Lake Managua.
		Throughout the Spanish colonial period, Managua was recognized only as an Indian town, outranked by the relatively nearby Spanish cities of Leon and Granada.
		Managua, the largest city in the country, is also its centre of commerce and culture.
	www.americatravelling.net /nicaragua/managua/managua_culture.htm (559 words)

	Managua, Nicaragua
		Managua is not an easy place to get to know, but you will be rewarded for your efforts, for there is much to experience in this intense, clamorous capital, and spending time among its 1.5 million inhabitants is essential for anyone who hopes to understand the country.
		Managua is the economic, political, academic, and transportation heart of Nicaragua and, financed by the wave of nouveau riche Nicaraguans (a.k.a.
		Today, as Managua stretches inexorably southward, its layout reflects its violent history: The ruins of old Managua remain at the water’s edge—from there, in all directions, spread hundreds of shapeless, characterless barrios (neighborhoods) that rose from the rubble after each new natural or manmade disaster.
	www.moon.com /planner/nicaragua/regions/managua.html (454 words)

	Nicaragua
		Nicaragua is primarily an agricultural country, but construction, mining, fisheries, and general commerce have also been expanding strongly during the last few years.
		Nicaragua’s labor force is rural based with 40% in agriculture, 15% in manufacturing and 45% in the service sector.
		Nicaragua is a member of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a member of the World Bank, whose purpose is to encourage the flow of foreign direct investment to its developing member countries for economic development.
	www.onlinelearning.net /instructors/smurr/LatAm/MxCen/nic.html (7719 words)

	Calm, and adventurous travelers, returning to / NICARAGUA
		Life in Nicaragua is often measured by disasters, but there is a certain beauty in the country's residents -- Nicas, as they are known -- a strength to rebuild, reorganize and carry on with a smile.
		On the outskirts of the parque central, leftist paintings, murals and graffiti depict the history of Nicaragua along with sarcastic portrayals of the CIA and shrines to Latin American revolutionaries such as Che Guevara and Augosto Sandino.
		Nicaragua's main fare is gallo pinto, fl beans and rice with eggs, cilantro and other seasonings.
	sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2005/04/10/TRGBDC44PS1.DTL (1884 words)

	Grano de Oro
		Managua is hot, especially during April and May. This capital city is located in the lowlands, on the shores of Lake Managua (or Lake Xolotlán).
		Managua's center was mostly destroyed by an earthquake in December 1972.
		Across Lake Managua, relaxing natural surroundings, enjoy a drink or a nice meal while overlooking the city of Managua's skyline or the Monument to Peace House Light.
	www.centralamerica.com /nicaragua/info/managua.htm (562 words)

	ISEP Institutions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Locale: Nicaragua is the largest republic in Central America.
		The capital, Managua, is near the coast of the Pacific Ocean.
		Nicaragua also boasts beautiful beaches, rivers, volcanoes, rain forests, and mountains within reach of Managua.
	www.isep.org /nus/nicaragu (476 words)

	Response Spectra in Managua, Nicaragua (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The following is a summary of the monographic work titled "Response Spectra Analysis in Managua City Area" (in Spanish), presented in 2001 by M. Picado and R. Parrales when graduated as Civil Engineers at the National Engineering University (Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería), Managua, Nicaragua.
		Nicaragua is situated within the Pacific "Ring of Fire", a seismic and volcanic active zone.
		Managua, the capital city of Nicaragua, is one of the most seismically affected areas, since it is located over a local fault system inside the Depression.
	eureka.ya.com /rman/ingles/index_e.html (195 words)

	Nicaragua
		Nicaragua is mountainous in the west, with fertile valleys.
		Nicaragua, which derives its name from the chief of the area's leading Indian tribe at the time of the Spanish Conquest, was first settled by the Spanish in 1522.
		For the next century, Nicaragua's politics were dominated by the competition for power between the Liberals, who were centered in the city of León, and the Conservatives, centered in Granada.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107839.html (987 words)

	Nicaragua maps from Omnimap.com, world leader in map supply.
		Nicaragua maps from Omnimap.com, world leader in map supply.
		Managua City Street Map (Mapa de la Ciudad de Managua).
		One side has a detailed map of Managua with numerous neighborhoods and main roads/streets named.
	www.omnimap.com /catalog/int/nicargua.htm (426 words)

	Operation Smile - Missions - Mission Reports - Nicaragua
		A team of Operation Smile international medical volunteers worked in Managua, Nicaragua, to change the lives of children from throughout the country.
		Parents from throughout Nicaragua brought their children to the hospital hoping that their son or daughter would be chosen for surgery.
		Hundreds of parents from throughout Nicaragua brought their children to the hospital hoping that their son or daughter would be chosen for surgery.
	www.operationsmile.org /missions/reports/?country=NI (700 words)

	Managua Hotels : Real InterContinental Metrocentro Managua Hotel, Nicaragua (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The Hotel Real Intercontinental Metrocentro Managua is located deep in the heart of the business and entertainment downtown, just 5 miles from the International Airport and across Ruben Dario´s Plaza with its illuminated fountain.
		Features one of the largest meeting space in Managua, with bilingual represented by the staff, advanced technology, video conference and high speed internet.
		If you travel to Nicaragua, whether you are in business or pleasure, Hotel Real Intercontinental Metrocentro Managua is the perfect place to stay.
	www.icmanagua.gruporeal.com (247 words)

	Nicaragua Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		This 200m-deep, 200-centuries-old crater lake is said to be the country's cleanest and deepest, with warm undersea fumaroles that feed the refreshing,...
		Nicaragua is best known not for its stunning landscapes or vast cultural treasures, but for a war in which a popular uprising was suppressed by a US-backed government.
		The after-effects of these and other setbacks have left the country in a state of shock from which it is gradually emerging.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /destinations/central_america/nicaragua (253 words)

	Parajón Honored in Managua, Nicaragua
		International Ministries’ missionary Dr. Gustavo Parajón was honored during Managua’s 150th anniversary celebration.
		Gustavo and his wife Joan have ministered in Nicaragua with the American Baptist Churches since 1967.
		During his nearly 35 years of ministry in Nicaragua, Parajón has sought to bring social and spiritual reconciliation to the people of Nicaragua, serving them as a pastor, educator, doctor and community organizer.
	www.internationalministries.org /updates/parajon.htm (377 words)

	Managua, Nicaragua: Arms of Love International
		As of mid-2006, 12 boys were living in the first home, and 8 new children were in the process of being received into the second home.
		By the fall of 2006, we anticipate that Managua and Jinotepe combined will be caring for a total of 35 children.
		Doug and Julie Effinger: Full-time missionaries from the Vineyard church in Vancouver, Washington, Doug and Julie are helping Arms of Love develop the campus in Jinotepe and are also coordinating short-term ministry teams.
	www.armsoflove.org /where_nicaragua.htm (368 words)

	Nicaragua Photographer & Photography - Richard Leonardi
		Richard's fl and white conceptual documentary photography (or 'fine art photography') has seen prestigious solo exhibitions, including the central gallery of the Museo Nacional de Nicaragua, where his fl and white photography is held in permanent collection.
		He is the author of both first and second editions of the definitive European-published guidebook on Nicaragua travel: Footprint Nicaragua (Footprint Books, England 2005) and has contributed to seven other books on Nicaragua, as well as authoring numerous essays on Nicaragua's politics, culture, history and nature.
		Considered by many to be Nicaragua's foremost English speaking expert on Nicaragua's tourism industry, Richard Leonardi has over a decade of experience managing a Nicaragua tour operator and lending his expertise as a tourism consultant for foreign investors.
	www.nicaraguaphoto.com (311 words)

	Nicaragua Travel Nicaragua Flights to Managua Travel Nicaragua Volcanos Nicaragua Hot Springs
		The largest Central American nation, Nicaragua, is full of parks and reserves and more lakes than any other Central American nation.
		Located between Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south and with long coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Nicaragua is about one-third tropical rainforests and is split in half by a mountain range scattered with volcanoes.
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	www.exitotravel.com /destinations/nicaragua.htm (286 words)

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