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In 1987, the new constitution established the Charter of Autonomy (limited self-government) for the former department of Zelaya, comprising the entire eastern half of the country. The department was divided into two autonomous regions (communities): the North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region and the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region.
Nicaragua is a unitary republic. For administrative purposes it is divided into 15 departments (departamentos) and two self-governing regions (autonomous regions). (Department capitals in parentheses)
Nicaragua is a country in Central America with constitutional democracy with executive, legislative, judicial, and electoral branches of government. The President of Nicaragua is both head of state and head of government. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in the National Assembly.
Region (Departments of Nicaragua) HDI (2022) High human development 1 Pacifico (Jinotepe, Chinandega, Granada, León, Managua, Masaya, Rivas) 0.719 Medium human development – Nicaragua (average) 0.669: 2 Central Norte (Boaco, Juigalpa, Estelí, Jinotega, Somoto, Matagalpa, Ocotal, San Carlos) 0.625 3
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The 15 departments and 2 autonomous regions of Nicaragua are divided into 153 municipalities. [1] The formation and dissolution of municipalities is governed by the Law of Municipalities (in Spanish: Ley No.40 - Ley de Municipalidades), drafted and approved by the National Assembly on July 2. 1988.
(Reuters) -Nicaragua's government outlawed 1,500 non-governmental organizations on Monday, in its latest ban of groups it accuses of breaking the law, part of a longstanding crackdown on civil ...
The department borders Lake Nicaragua to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The southern part of the department borders with Costa Rica . [ citation needed ] A small fishermen village, called San Juan del Sur, has turned into a popular tourist attraction because of its access to beaches in the area. [ 39 ]