South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region
The South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region is one of two autonomous regions in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 27,407 km2 (10,582 sq mi) and has a population of 382,100 (2005 census). The capital is Bluefields. Bordering the Caribbean Sea, it contains part of the region known as the Mosquito Coast.
South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region | |
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Autonomous region | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
| Anthem: Himno de la Autonomía | |
 Location of the South Caribbean Autonomous Region in Nicaragua. | |
| Coordinates: 12°0′N 83°45′W | |
| Largest city | Bluefields |
| Capital | Bluefields |
| Municipalities | |
| Government | |
| • Type | Autonomous |
| • Body | Government of the RAAS |
| • Regional Coordinator (Governor) | Rubén López Espinoza (FSLN) |
| Area rank | 2nd (20.9% of Nicaragua) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 306,510 |
| • Rank | 7th (6.0% of Nicaragua) |
| ISO 3166 code | NI-AS |
| Autonomy Statute | 30 October 1987 |
| Official languages | Regional Creole (Miskito Coast Creole and Rama Cay Creole) Miskito Sumo (Mayangna and Ulwa) Garifuna Rama English |
| Regional Council | 47 councilors |
| National Assembly | 2 deputies (of 92) |
The Pearl Cays archipelago of islands is also a part of the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region.
See also
- North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region
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
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