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Nicaragua is a
unitary republic, divided for administrative purposes into fifteen
departments (
Spanish
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: ) and two autonomous regions (
Spanish
Spanish might refer to:
* Items from or related to Spain:
**Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain
**Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many Latin American countries
**Spanish cuisine
Other places
* Spanish, Ontario, Can ...
: ):
Autonomous regions
In 1987, the new
constitution
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When these princ ...
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. The Charter of Autonomy is largely based on
the model used by Spain. The communities are governed by a Governor and a Regional Council.
See also
*
ISO 3166-2:NI
Notes
* (INETER). . March, 2000.
* (INIFOM). .
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ISO 3166-2:NI'.
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Nicaragua geography-related lists
South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region
North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region