The first permanent settlements of Nicaragua were founded in 1524 by a conquistador named Francisco Hernández de Córdoba. By September 15th of 1821‚ those small settlements evolved into the Republic of Nicaragua. The president of Nicaragua is Daniel Ortega. He was first elected in 2007‚ and he is currently serving his second term in office. Just like the United States‚ Nicaragua has three branches of government: executive‚ legislative‚ and judicial. Nicaragua is run by republicans. There have been
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political unrest. These expeditions violated the peace acts in place at the time. One of the most famous filibusters was conducted in Nicaragua by William Walker. Walker was given money from a transportation company to settle unrest and secure Nicaragua for successful business. Walker became a powerful military leader after the successful invasion of Nicaragua and after a failed assassination
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Nicaragua: A Nation in Crisis Marbely L. Robison Strayer University Abstract Nicaragua suffers from serious social problems‚ aggravated by warfare and economic crises. The economic crisis of the 1980s‚ coupled with the Contra War‚ has worsened the greatest social problems Nicaragua has faced in the past few decades‚ namely unemployment‚ poverty and starvation. Widespread poverty and unemployment have lead to housing shortages‚ malnutrition and rising crime and illiteracy. More
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Running Head: Research Paper on Nicaragua Nicaragua Your Name Instructor: XYZ World Culture and Environmental Issues July 27‚ 2009 Abstract The purpose of this report is to show geographic representation of a country. For my report I chose Nicaragua. I will be describing its Geography‚ Climate‚ People and Culture‚ Tourism‚ Major Rivers‚ Mountains and Volcanos. Although Nicaragua is known to be a poor country
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However‚ these feelings vanished the moment we touched down in Managua‚ Nicaragua. I began the week with an attitude of determination. I was sure that I was there for a reason and I was going to change someone’s life. Nevertheless‚ it was me who benefitted from the trip‚ and I escaped the week with reinvigorated life lessons‚ adjusted perspectives on life‚ and a widened social circle. Throughout my journey to Nicaragua‚ I acquired a plethora of valuable information about life that I will never
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How is it possible that Nicaragua‚ a diverse country‚ rich in flora and fauna‚ with an exotic and exquisite culture‚ with friendly people‚ humble‚ and lovers of life; Cannot have a stable and adequate health system for its population. The battle over healthcare is a global concern that is being handled differently in each country. However‚ health care is more accessible in Nicaragua than in the United States but the quality of care is much worse than in the U.S. hospitals. Writing this essay reminded
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0357774 USD. ("XE Currency Converter."). Some of the historical background about this country is in “1821 The Central American provinces (Costa Rica‚ Guatemala‚ Honduras‚ Nicaragua and El Salvador) declared independence from Spain.” “In 1838 The CAF was dissolved and Nicaragua became a fully independent republic.” “In 1856-57 Nicaragua was ruled by a US buccaneer William Walker‚ who proclaimed himself president and was over-thrown in 1857 following intervention
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#2 Two Place to Take a Visitor to Seattle Seattle is a beautiful city that attracts thousands of people come to visit each year. It is surrounded by forests‚ water and snowy mountains. The weather in Seattle is very mild. Summer is not too hot‚ and winter is not too cold. Seattle has become a major cultural center for architecture‚ cuisine and exquisite art. Driving
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The Visit • Through an analysis of the characters‚ compare the ways in which the struggle between internal and external forces is presented. The play “The Visit” is about a millionaire called “Claire Zachanassian” who wants revenge from an injustice that had happened forty-five years‚ done by her former lover‚ “Alfred Ill”‚ so she returns to her hometown “Guellen” with the intent of giving some money to the town having in return the execution of her former lover. The plot carries various
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Let me describe Nicaragua. Tall‚ silver buildings ‚ people scurrying on the sidewalk‚ giant green palm trees‚ tropical breezes‚ and even a cool gust on a hot hot summer day. Nicaragua is the place to be. But that’s only what the capital is like. The rest is poor cities. Nicaragua’s main oceans are the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea‚ and they have a lake named after them. Since its such a big country‚ it has three climates. The Pacific Region‚ Central Highlands‚ and the Caribbean Region‚ which
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