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Association of Caribbean States • Tourism Statistics • Nicaragua

Area: 130,700 square kilometres
Currency: Córdoba
Official Language: Spanish
Population: 5.222 million
Head of State or Government: Enrique Bolaños

The Republic of Nicaragua in Central America has both Caribbean and Pacific coasts and is bordered by Honduras to the North and Costa Rica to the South. The capital is Managua. Coffee, meat and shellfish are important exports and the agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors employs approximately 23 per cent of the workforce and contributes 33 per cent of GDP. Industry employs 18 per cent of the workforce and contributes 21 per cent of GDP, while the services sector employs 59 per cent of the workforce and contributes 46 per cent of GDP.

Tourism Arrivals: 734,971
  • Air: 204,881
  • Cruise Passengers : 502,317

Tourism Revenues: US$ 166.7 million

Socio Economics Statistics:

  • Population: 5.222 million
  • Tourists 2004: 734,971

Source: Tourism Institute of Nicaragua

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