General Resources : Nicaragua

The most important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning Nicaragua is the annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 130 contributing editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/).   Both the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book form.   One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects relating to Nicaragua is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/ca/nicaragua/). Another site one should especially note is the site prepared by the Law Library of the Library of Congress for legal, political, and general information on their Guide to Law Online (http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/nicaragu.html).

INFORMATION ON NICARAGUA  (http://lanic.utexas.edu:80/la/ca/nicaragua/)
Provides information on Nicaragua, helpful to the student and traveler. Includes facts on the economy, government (including constitution in Spanish), travel and tourism, geography (including current environmental issues), people (demography and ethnology) and defense forces. Contains country map. Presents material on network and information services. Some information in Spanish.

NICARAGUA - A COUNTRY STUDY  (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/nitoc.html)
Features information on Nicaragua, provided by the U.S. Library of Congress as part of its "Country Studies/Area Handbook Program" book series. Discusses the country's geography, society, economy, transportation, telecommunications, government, politics, and national security. Offers information on Nicaragua's history, climate, terrain, social conditions, political parties, foreign relations, and military powers.

NICARAGUA: BASIC FACTS  (http://www.nationbynation.com/Nicaragua/index.html)
Nation by Nation.com, a service of MultiEducator, Inc., presents basic facts about Nicaragua. These facts cover such topics as the geography, government, and history of the country.

TRAVEL INFORMATION REPORT: NICARAGUA  (http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/travelreport/report%5Fe.asp?country=Nicaragua)
Features a travel information report for Canadians traveling to Nicaragua, provided by the Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Discusses the general conditions in Nicaragua, tips for travelers, health conditions, and entry requirements.