Nicaragua
Republic of Nicaragua · Central America
Updated 8 November 2026
Nicaragua is a country in Central America with its capital in Managua. Its head of state is Daniel Ortega and its head of government is Rosario Murillo. On DiploMaps you can see Nicaragua on the world map with its leaders, economy, trade and UN votes, and its relations with the United Arab Emirates.
Key facts
- Capital
- Managua
- Head of state
- Daniel Ortegapresident of Nicaragua (1979–1990; 2007–present)
- Head of government
- Rosario MurilloNicaraguan politician and poet; co-president of Nicaragua since 2025
- Population
- 7 million (2025)
- Area
- 130,373 km²
- GDP
- $22.2 billion (2025)
- Currency
- Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO)
- Official languages
- Spanish
- United Nations
- Member since 1945
- Region
- Central America · Americas
Nicaragua and the UAE
- UAE imports from it (2025)
- $23.4 million
- Visa for UAE citizens
- No visa needed90 days Study: 90 days Treatment: 90 days Work: As per work contract
Memberships
- Non-Aligned Movement
- Group of 77
- CELAC
- NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty)