The Importance Of Geography In Nicaragua

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Nicaragua, a Central American country found amidst the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. The geography of this expansive land mainly consists of coastal plains which give way to mountains further inland. Most major cities, including the capital, are concentrated near the west coast. Many are in the mountains. This may be because of all the forests and the natural resources that come with them. There are also many cities located on lower ground, near both active and inactive volcanoes. This is most likely because volcanic ash fertilizes the soil.
There are quite a few benefits to living in Nicaragua, and one of the greatest is its natural resources. There is the previously discussed benefit of the volcanic ash, found on the west coast of the

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