Managua

Nicaragua

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Population: 1.1 million

Managua is the capital and largest city of Nicaragua, located on the southern shore of Lake Managua. The city has been shaped by its turbulent history, including devastating earthquakes in 1931 and 1972 that destroyed much of the historic centre. Managua was heavily affected by the Nicaraguan Revolution and subsequent civil war in the 1980s, and has experienced significant political unrest and repression under the government of Daniel Ortega, particularly since the 2018 anti-government protests. The city remains the political and economic hub of Nicaragua, though it struggles with poverty, infrastructure challenges, and periodic civil unrest.