- Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte
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Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte Region FlagSymbolCountry Nicaragua Capital Puerto Cabezas Area 32,159 km2 (12,417 sq mi) Population 249,700 (2005) ISO 3166-2 NI-AN Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte (Spanish for "Autonomous Region of the Northern Atlantic"), sometimes shortened to RAAN, is one of two autonomous regions in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 32,159 km² and has a population of 249,700 (2005 census). It is the largest autonomous region or department in Nicaragua. The capital is Puerto Cabezas.
Municipalities
External links
- The autonomous regions of Nicaragua's Caribbean Coast
- From Conflict to Autonomy in Nicaragua: Lessons Learnt - report by Minority Rights Group International, April 2007
Boaco · Carazo · Chinandega · Chontales · Estelí · Granada · Jinotega · León · Madriz · Managua · Masaya · Matagalpa · Nueva Segovia · Rivas · Río San Juan · Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte · Región Autónoma del Atlántico Sur
Coordinates: 14°01′41″N 83°22′51″W / 14.02806°N 83.38083°W
Categories:- Nicaragua geography stubs
- Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte
- Autonomous regions of Nicaragua
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