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Photo: Viktor Pinchuk / Виктор Пинчук, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.How well do you know the land of lakes and volcanoes? Test your knowledge on Nicaragua's rich history, stunning natural wonders, vibrant culture, and delicious food!
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Gallo pinto, which translates to spotted rooster, is a staple of Nicaraguan cuisine, typically made with rice and small red beans fried together. It is often served with fried plantains, eggs, and local sour cream for breakfast.
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Baseball was introduced to Nicaragua's Caribbean coast in the late 19th century and quickly became the country's national passion. Nicaragua has produced several famous Major League Baseball players, including legendary pitcher Dennis Martínez.
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Lake Nicaragua is home to bull sharks, which travel up the rapids of the San Juan River from the Caribbean Sea. For a long time, scientists believed they were a distinct species, but they are actually bull sharks that can survive in fresh water.
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A nacatamal is a big, pillow-shaped bundle of corn dough filled with pork, rice, potato, peppers and tomato, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed for hours. Families often make them for weekend breakfasts and special occasions, and invite the neighbours to share.
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Masaya Volcano is one of the most accessible active volcanoes in the world, allowing visitors to drive right up to the rim of the crater. Spanish conquistadors originally called it The Mouth of Hell and erected a wooden cross nearby to exorcise the spirits.
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Rubén Darío initiated the Spanish-American literary movement known as Modernismo at the end of the 19th century, transforming Spanish poetry forever. His final resting place is marked by a sorrowful marble lion in the Cathedral of León.
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The Guardabarranco is easily recognized by its vibrant blue and green plumage and its distinctive racket-like tail feathers. These birds often nest in tunnels dug into clay banks or volcanic ash cliffs, which is how they got their local name.
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Granada was founded in 1524 by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba. León was founded the same year, but the town was later abandoned and rebuilt at a new site, so Granada can claim the title. It retains much of its Spanish colonial architecture and sits beautifully on the shores of Lake Nicaragua.
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Throughout the 19th century, the liberal city of León and the conservative city of Granada constantly fought for dominance over Nicaragua. To end the destructive civil conflicts between these two rivals, Managua was chosen as a neutral compromise capital in 1852.
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Ometepe's name comes from the indigenous Nahuatl words for two hills. It is formed by two majestic volcanoes, Concepción and Maderas, joined by a low isthmus. It is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve rich in pre-Columbian petroglyphs.
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