Nicaragua
Definition
Nicaragua is a country located in Central America. It's the largest country in the region and is known for its dramatic terrain of lakes, volcanoes, and beaches.
Analogy
Think of Nicaragua as a rough but beautiful patchwork quilt. Each patch represents different aspects like lakes, volcanoes, beaches - all stitched together to form a diverse and vibrant landscape.
Related terms
Sandinistas: A socialist political party in Nicaragua that overthrew President Anastasio Somoza Debayle in 1979 ending 46 years of dictatorship by the Somoza family.
Contras: The various U.S.-backed and funded right-wing rebel groups that were active from 1979 through to the early 1990s in opposition to the socialist Sandinista Junta of National Reconstruction government in Nicaragua.
Lake Managua: One of the largest lakes in Nicaragua; it's connected to Lake Nicaragua by the Tipitapa River.
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