Nicaragua
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| Population |
5.7 m (2007) |
| Languages |
Spanish |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic 72.9%, Christian oher 16.7%, Other 1.9%, None 8.5% (1995) |
| Literacy |
67.5% (2003) |
| Life expectancy |
70.92 years (2007) |
| % below poverty line |
48% (2005) |
Nicaragua is one of the poorest countries in Central America because of dictatorships, civil wars and natural disasters. In 1998 Hurricane Mitch caused massive destruction of roads, housing and farmland, and the droughts that followed caused more devastation to agriculture. Children are severely affected: one in three children suffers from some degree of chronic malnutrition.
Compassion started its ministry in Nicaragua in 2002. Currently Compassion is helping nearly 15,000 children in projects.
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