Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south, with coasts on the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Known as the "land of lakes and volcanoes," it features diverse geography including a Pacific lowlands with volcanoes, a central highland region, and a swampy Caribbean lowlands called the Mosquito Coast. The capital is Managua, and the culture is a blend of indigenous, Spanish, and African traditions.