The document provides background information on Nicaragua, including its culture, history, geography, and challenges. Some key points:
- Nicaragua has a population of approximately 6 million people from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Spanish is the main language.
- In 1998, Hurricane Mitch devastated Nicaragua, killing thousands and leaving many homeless. It caused lasting damage to infrastructure.
- Rural areas lack access to basic services like electricity, clean water, employment, healthcare and education due to underfunding by the government. Foreign aid helps address some needs but there is still much more that is needed.