Country codes Nicaragua
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
NI
ALPHA-3
NIC
The two-letter code for Nicaragua is NI, and the three-letter code is NIC, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+505
The dialing code for Nicaragua is +505, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.ni
The top-level domain (TLD) for Nicaragua is .ni, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Republic of Nicaragua |
| Capital | Managua |
| Region | Americas |
| Sub Region | Latin America and the Caribbean |
Nicaragua, officially known as the Republic of Nicaragua, is located in the Latin America and the Caribbean sub-region of the larger Americas continent with Managua serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Cordoba Oro |
| Alphabetic Code | NIO |
| Numeric Code | 558 |
Nicaragua uses the Cordoba Oro (NIO) as its official currency, with the numeric code 558.
Languages
There are a total of 2 official languages spoken in Nicaragua. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| America / Managua | −06:00 | −06:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Nicaragua. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Boaco | department | NI-BO |
| Carazo | department | NI-CA |
| Chinandega | department | NI-CI |
| Chontales | department | NI-CO |
| Costa Caribe Norte | autonomous region | NI-AN |
| Costa Caribe Sur | autonomous region | NI-AS |
| Estelí | department | NI-ES |
| Granada | department | NI-GR |
| Jinotega | department | NI-JI |
| León | department | NI-LE |
| Madriz | department | NI-MD |
| Managua | department | NI-MN |
| Masaya | department | NI-MS |
| Matagalpa | department | NI-MT |
| Nueva Segovia | department | NI-NS |
| Rivas | department | NI-RI |
| Río San Juan | department | NI-SJ |
Explore the subdivisions of Nicaragua, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Nicaragua shares its borders with 2 neighboring countries, including Costa Rica, Honduras.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Nicaragua's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Nicaragua Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Nicaragua's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Nicaragua.
For geographical info about Nicaragua, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.