GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Nicaragua
Nicaragua spans the Central American isthmus between Honduras and Costa Rica. A Pacific volcanic belt and large lakes contrast with broad Caribbean lowlands.
Fast Facts
- Managua lies beside Lake Managua.
- Lake Nicaragua is a major freshwater feature; the San Juan River drains it toward the Caribbean.
- The country’s two coasts belong to different ocean systems.
Connected lessons
- NicaraguaCountry profile
Geographical connections
- HondurasBorders
- Costa RicaBorders