Nicaragua is a country located in Central America. It is the largest country in the region by area, covering about 130,370 square kilometers (50,340 square miles)
. Geographically, Nicaragua is bordered by Honduras to the north, Costa Rica to the south, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west
. The capital and largest city is Managua, situated near the southwestern shore of Lake Managua
. Nicaragua lies in both the Northern and Western Hemispheres, approximately at latitude 12.865°N and longitude 85.207°W
. Its terrain includes volcanic mountain ranges, fertile valleys, and tropical rainforests, with notable features such as Lake Nicaragua and the Rio San Juan river forming part of its borders
. In summary, Nicaragua is centrally positioned in Central America, flanked by Honduras and Costa Rica, with coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean
