The Story of Lakeview Church
Country of Nicaragua:
Nicaragua’s fragile democracy remains under stress. Following municipal elections in November 2008, in which opposition leaders have charged massive fraud took place, political tensions have increased significantly. The economy remains among the poorest in the hemisphere. Crime has increased significantly in recent months. The national language is Spanish, although many residents of the Caribbean coastal areas also speak English and indigenous languages. The climate is hot and humid, with the “summer” dry season running mid-November through mid-May and the “winter” rainy season running from mid-May through mid-November. Terrain ranges from the hilly and volcanic to coastal beaches and tropical jungles. Geological faults run throughout the country, along which active volcanoes are situated. Earthquakes are common, but the last major earthquake, which destroyed the city of Managua, occurred in 1972.
City of Managua
Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua as well as the department and municipality by the same name. It is also the largest city in Nicaragua. It is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Managua. The city was declared the national capital in 1852.[2] Previously, the capital had alternated between the cities of León and Granada. The city has a population of about 1,680,100; composed predominantly of mestizos and whites. Founded in 1819 and given the name of Leal Villa de Santiago de Managua, its original purpose was to serve as a rural fishing village.[3] Efforts to make Managua the capital of Nicaragua began in 1824, after the Central American nations became independent from Spain. Managua's location between the rival cities of León and Granada made it an ideal compromise site. The city has been witness to the rise and fall of political powers throughout Nicaragua's history and suffered two devastating earthquakes over the course of the 20th century. Managua is the economic, political, cultural, commercial and industrial center of Nicaragua. In 2007, after a successful literacy campaign, Managua was declared the first capital city in Central America to be rid of illiteracy.
Nicaragua’s fragile democracy remains under stress. Following municipal elections in November 2008, in which opposition leaders have charged massive fraud took place, political tensions have increased significantly. The economy remains among the poorest in the hemisphere. Crime has increased significantly in recent months. The national language is Spanish, although many residents of the Caribbean coastal areas also speak English and indigenous languages. The climate is hot and humid, with the “summer” dry season running mid-November through mid-May and the “winter” rainy season running from mid-May through mid-November. Terrain ranges from the hilly and volcanic to coastal beaches and tropical jungles. Geological faults run throughout the country, along which active volcanoes are situated. Earthquakes are common, but the last major earthquake, which destroyed the city of Managua, occurred in 1972.
City of Managua
Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua as well as the department and municipality by the same name. It is also the largest city in Nicaragua. It is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Managua. The city was declared the national capital in 1852.[2] Previously, the capital had alternated between the cities of León and Granada. The city has a population of about 1,680,100; composed predominantly of mestizos and whites. Founded in 1819 and given the name of Leal Villa de Santiago de Managua, its original purpose was to serve as a rural fishing village.[3] Efforts to make Managua the capital of Nicaragua began in 1824, after the Central American nations became independent from Spain. Managua's location between the rival cities of León and Granada made it an ideal compromise site. The city has been witness to the rise and fall of political powers throughout Nicaragua's history and suffered two devastating earthquakes over the course of the 20th century. Managua is the economic, political, cultural, commercial and industrial center of Nicaragua. In 2007, after a successful literacy campaign, Managua was declared the first capital city in Central America to be rid of illiteracy.
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Scott Huhr
missions@elakeview.org
missions@elakeview.org