Facts:
- Literature Poetry is one of Nicaragua's most beloved arts
- Many towns and cities hold annual celebrations in honor of their own patron saints
- Baseball is the most popular sport in Nicaragua
- Population = 5,785,846
- 90% Urban and 63% Rural
The Past to Present
Managua has been an important trading center and regional capital for at least two millennia. In the mid-1800s, when both León and Granada rivaled for political control of the nation, Managua was a prosperous fishing village. The Conservatives and Liberals compromised by making Managua the capital of Nicaragua. In 1931, when Managua was a small municipal, an earthquake of 5.6 hit Managua and killed more than 1,000 people. For about five whole years, the people of Managua spent their time trying to rebuild their city, but in 1936, a fire destroyed the city. By the late 1960s, Managua was the most modern capital in Central America. On December 23, 1972, an earthquake of 6.3, destroying homes and was left without water, sewers, or electricity.
The Sandinista Revolution brought destruction and not healing. As the Sandinistas advanced, Somoza began bombing Managua. The city remained wrecked throughout Somoza’s war against the Sandinistas. Once the Sandinistas took power, fighting the Contras left no money to rebuild Managua. The end of the Sandinista era brought new investment capital and new opportunities and since 1990 Managua had grown quickly and impressively.
The Sandinista Revolution brought destruction and not healing. As the Sandinistas advanced, Somoza began bombing Managua. The city remained wrecked throughout Somoza’s war against the Sandinistas. Once the Sandinistas took power, fighting the Contras left no money to rebuild Managua. The end of the Sandinista era brought new investment capital and new opportunities and since 1990 Managua had grown quickly and impressively.
Managua's Government and Economic System
Government: Republic
Economic System:
Managua is the economic center and a generator of services for the majority of the nation. The city houses many large national and international businesses. It is home to many factories that produce all sorts of products. Managua is also home to all of the major banks of the nation. There is a large established local market system that caters to the majority of the Nicaraguan population.
Economic System:
Managua is the economic center and a generator of services for the majority of the nation. The city houses many large national and international businesses. It is home to many factories that produce all sorts of products. Managua is also home to all of the major banks of the nation. There is a large established local market system that caters to the majority of the Nicaraguan population.
Famous people:
Rubén Darío: Famous Nicaraguan poet, known for the extensive influence he has on Latin American Poetry.
Sergio Ramírez Mercado: Has become known as a great writer and intellectual. Also served as vice-president from 1984 to 1990 and played an important role in the Government Junta of National Reconstruction.
Augusto César Sandino: Became recognized as a revolutionary. He lead the rebellion against presence of United States military forces in the country.
Arlen Siu: Is famed as one of the first martyrs during the Revolution. Become known nationally as a songwriter, guitarist, and singer.
Sergio Ramírez Mercado: Has become known as a great writer and intellectual. Also served as vice-president from 1984 to 1990 and played an important role in the Government Junta of National Reconstruction.
Augusto César Sandino: Became recognized as a revolutionary. He lead the rebellion against presence of United States military forces in the country.
Arlen Siu: Is famed as one of the first martyrs during the Revolution. Become known nationally as a songwriter, guitarist, and singer.
What is Managua known for?
- Textile
- Gold
- Seafood
- Melons
- Onions