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University Of The Autonomous Regions Of The Caribbean Coast Of Nicaragua
The University of the Autonomous Regions of the Nicaraguan Caribbean Coast " Archive University of the Autonomous Regions of the Nicaraguan Caribbean Coast. Retrieved on October 2, 2012. (Spanish: ''Universidad de las Regiones Autónomas de la Costa Caribe Nicaragüense'', abbreviated ''URACCAN''), is a university founded in 1994. It is described as an "intercultural university community for indigenous peoples and ethnic communities" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bilwi
Puerto Cabezas (; en, Bragman's Bluff; miq, Bilwi) is a municipality and city in Nicaragua. It is the capital of Miskito nation in the North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region. The municipality and the entire region are native American lands. The city of Puerto Cabezas borders the Community of Ten Communities. History Hurricane Felix hit Puerto Cabezas on September 4, 2007, killing about 100 people. Hurricane Eta hit the city on November 3, 2020, causing extensive damage. On November 16, 2020, Hurricane Iota hit the city as a strong Category 4. Climate Puerto Cabezas has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification ''Am'') with significant rainfall year round, and a short dry season in March and April. Even so, these months see an average rainfall of and . The average temperature ranges from in February to in May. The average annual rainfall is , while 198 days receive measurable rain during an average year. Culture Puerto Cabezas culture is diverse, being ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicaragua
Nicaragua (; ), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (), is the largest country in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Managua is the country's capital and largest city. , it was estimated to be the second largest city in Central America. Nicaragua's multiethnic population of six million includes people of mestizo, indigenous, European and African heritage. The main language is Spanish. Indigenous tribes on the Mosquito Coast speak their own languages and English. Originally inhabited by various indigenous cultures since ancient times, the region was conquered by the Spanish Empire in the 16th century. Nicaragua gained independence from Spain in 1821. The Mosquito Coast followed a different historical path, being colonized by the English in the 17th century and later coming under British rule. It became an autonomous territory of Nicaragua in 1860 and its northernmost part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |