Nicaragua is a country located in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It has a population of about 6.5 million people and its capital and largest city is Managua.

Nicaragua has a long history of political instability and authoritarian rule. From the mid-20th century until the 1990s, the country was ruled by the authoritarian Sandinista government, which came to power in 1979 through a popular revolution. The Sandinistas implemented a number of progressive social and economic policies, but also faced criticism for human rights abuses and suppression of political opposition. In the 1990s, the Sandinistas lost power to a more conservative government, but the country has continued to experience periods of political turmoil and violence.

In recent years, Nicaragua has faced significant economic challenges, including high levels of poverty and inequality, as well as limited access to education and healthcare. The country has also been affected by natural disasters, including earthquakes and hurricanes, which have caused significant damage and disrupted infrastructure.

Nicaragua's relationship with the United States has been strained at times, due in part to the country's political instability and the U.S. government's past involvement in Nicaragua's internal affairs. However, the two countries maintain diplomatic relations and cooperate on issues such as trade and counter-narcotics efforts.

Nicaragua maintains contact with 24 countries. The five most intense relations Nicaragua has are with: United States with a score of 15 056 , Colombia with a score of 7 242 , Germany with a score of 6 269 , Mexico with a score of 5 611 , and Holy See with a score of 4 791 .

The top five closest relations from Nicaragua are: Colombia with a score of 9.04 , Mexico with a score of 7.87 , Cuba with a score of 6.42 , Denmark with a score of 6.3 , and India with a score of 6.22 .

While, the top five strained relations from Nicaragua are: United States with a score of 3.56 , China with a score of 4.25 , Brazil with a score of 4.5 , Germany with a score of 4.68 , and Costa Rica with a score of 5.0 .