Voice of Nicaragua: Central America Hit Hard by Floods, Landslides

Saturday, October 22

Central America Hit Hard by Floods, Landslides

Central America Hit Hard by Floods, Landslides

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El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua have declared states of emergency, and the United Nations approved an emergency grant of $50000 for relief in El Salvador, the country worst hit by the rains. There 34 people have died, 52000 have been ...

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Granada is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities both economically and politically. It is situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Nicaragua. It was founded by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba on December 8, 1524. It has a rich colonial heritage, seen in its architecture and layout. Granada is commonly nicknamed the Gran Sultana del Gran Lago (Great Sultan of the Great Lake).

Granada has long been a center of commerce, including timber, gold and silver. Granada's economy continues to grow as it is becoming the national tourism hub. Though Granada remains Nicaragua's fourth largest city, it is widely known for preserving some the finest colonial-era architecture in the country.

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