Key Facts about Nicaraguan People
Key Facts about Nicaraguan People
Nicaragua is a country of vibrant colors, cultures and people. Its young population, approximately 6 million, is multiethnic. 37% of the population is under the age of 14 and the median age is 21 years. About 70% of Nicaraguan people are mestizos (mixed Amerindian and White). There are also smaller groups of whites, blacks of Jamaican origin, and other indigenous minorities. Literacy rate is 70%, and life expectancy is 70 years. Most of people live in the western Pacific lowland region between the Pacific coast and Lake Managua. Last but not least, Nicaraguan People are known for being warm, welcoming and genuinely friendly.
