Nicaragua
Official Languages
In Nicaragua, 90% of the population speaks Nicañol as Nicaraguan Spanish is often called. The voseo form is also common like in Honduras. In Nicaraguan phonology some of the characteristics include s at the end of a syllable. It is also found before a consonant and when it is found before a consonant it is pronounced like an h. Like there is in some places in the Caribbean, there is not confusion between l and r. Many indigenous languages are still present including Miskito, Sumo and Rama. The most common indigenous language is Miskito. This is spoken in the northeast of Nicaragua, along the Caribbean coast. Sumo has great variations in dialects and sometimes the dialects can even be considered different languages. Rama has died out greatly and most have become English speakers since the 1980’s. Only an estimated 36 fluent speakers were found in 1992. The Spanish spoken in Nicaragua is different than Spain Spanish when it comes to some words used and pronunciation. Although it is different, if you are a Spanish speaker you will be able to talk to the people in Nicaragua. There are many groups in Nicaragua who have upheld their ancestral language and also speak Spanish and or English. These include Chinese, Arabic, German and Italian.
History
In the early 1500’s, when the Spanish came to western Nicaragua, they found three different tribes. Each of these tribes had their own culture and language. The Creole’s are the descendants of colonial era slaves, Jamaican merchants and west Indian laborers. In the 1850’s, during the Gold Rush in California, many people from the United States came through Nicaragua to get to California. They found that this was safer than crossing the continental United States. Then Nicaragua became a rival with the United States and Britain. Both of these countries wanted to establish control over a route through the ocean. They considered by land or through the pacific. Two cities in Nicaragua were founded in 1524 by the Spanish. In 1625, the English had arrived and decided to declare it a British Protectorate. In 1838, Nicaragua finally gained full independence. The United States sent troops to back up the new conservative government from 1912 to 1925.
In the early 1500’s, when the Spanish came to western Nicaragua, they found three different tribes. Each of these tribes had their own culture and language. The Creole’s are the descendants of colonial era slaves, Jamaican merchants and west Indian laborers. In the 1850’s, during the Gold Rush in California, many people from the United States came through Nicaragua to get to California. They found that this was safer than crossing the continental United States. Then Nicaragua became a rival with the United States and Britain. Both of these countries wanted to establish control over a route through the ocean. They considered by land or through the pacific. Two cities in Nicaragua were founded in 1524 by the Spanish. In 1625, the English had arrived and decided to declare it a British Protectorate. In 1838, Nicaragua finally gained full independence. The United States sent troops to back up the new conservative government from 1912 to 1925.
Interesting Facts
Nicaraguan Sign Language is very interesting to linguists as it is the youngest language of the World. The extinct languages include Matagalpa, Monimbo, Subtiaba, Mangue and Nicarao. There are 4 million Spanish speakers, 154,000 Miskito speakers and 20,000 English speakers. Along with that, there are 30,000 that speak Creole English. The literacy rate of Nicaragua is around 66%-74%. The population of Nicaragua is right around 5.5 million people. English is popular throughout Nicaragua because it is taught in schools and also because many people living in Nicaragua have families in the United States. According to the laws of Nicaragua, schools are taught in Spanish. This is even true if it isn’t the language spoke in the region. Grammar in Nicaragua follows that of Central America. There are many differences than formal Spanish. American and British English has had an influence on the Spanish spoken in Nicaragua. Some of the Miskito speakers have dodged being sucked into the Spanish culture and language.
Nicaraguan Sign Language is very interesting to linguists as it is the youngest language of the World. The extinct languages include Matagalpa, Monimbo, Subtiaba, Mangue and Nicarao. There are 4 million Spanish speakers, 154,000 Miskito speakers and 20,000 English speakers. Along with that, there are 30,000 that speak Creole English. The literacy rate of Nicaragua is around 66%-74%. The population of Nicaragua is right around 5.5 million people. English is popular throughout Nicaragua because it is taught in schools and also because many people living in Nicaragua have families in the United States. According to the laws of Nicaragua, schools are taught in Spanish. This is even true if it isn’t the language spoke in the region. Grammar in Nicaragua follows that of Central America. There are many differences than formal Spanish. American and British English has had an influence on the Spanish spoken in Nicaragua. Some of the Miskito speakers have dodged being sucked into the Spanish culture and language.
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