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Nicaragua Neighboring Countries

Nicaragua is located in Central America (Americas), with its capital in Managua. The official language is Spanish. The currency is Nicaraguan córdoba.

What are the neighboring countries of Nicaragua? Nicaragua shares land borders with 2 countries. These Nicaragua neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Nicaragua at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Nicaragua neighboring countries are: Costa Rica and Honduras. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Nicaragua and its border countries. The map highlights Nicaragua in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Nicaragua

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Nicaragua?

Nicaragua shares land borders with 2 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Nicaragua?

The neighboring countries of Nicaragua are: Costa Rica and Honduras.

Which other countries in Americas have the same number of neighbors as Nicaragua?

Countries in Americas with 2 land borders: Belize, Costa Rica, French Guiana, El Salvador, Ecuador, United States, Panama, Uruguay.

Which countries in Americas have more neighbors than Nicaragua?

Countries in Americas with more than 2 land borders: Bolivia, Peru, Honduras, Guatemala, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and 3 more....

Which countries in Americas have fewer neighbors than Nicaragua?

Countries in Americas with fewer than 2 land borders: Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Caribbean Netherlands, Saint Barthélemy, Turks and Caicos Islands, Curaçao, Montserrat, British Virgin Islands, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Bermuda, and 24 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Nicaragua?

The capitals of countries bordering Nicaragua are:
  • Costa Rica: San José
  • Honduras: Tegucigalpa

What are the country codes of Nicaragua's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Nicaragua's neighbors are:
  • Costa Rica: CR (ISO 2) / CRI (ISO 3)
  • Honduras: HN (ISO 2) / HND (ISO 3)