Nicaragua officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is the largest country in the Central America. Nicaragua's capital, Managua, is the country's largest city and the third-largest city in Central America. The multi-ethnic population of six million includes indigenous peoples, Europeans, Africans, and Asians. The main language is Spanish. The mixture of cultural traditions has generated substantial diversity in art and literature. The biological diversity, warm tropical climate and active volcanoes make Nicaragua an increasingly popular tourist destination.