Nicaragua is in Central America, with coasts on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Most people in Nicaragua speak Spanish, and the majority
of people are of mixed ancestry (Native and European). Nicaragua is the
poorest country in Central America and the second poorest nation in the
Western Hemisphere. A long civil war and a major hurricane in 1998 hurt the
economy, which is slowly being rebuilt.
Which of the following facts from the paragraph above best describes an
element of Nicaragua's culture?
A. A major hurricane struck the coast.
B. It lies between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
C. It is one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere.
a
D. Spanish is the main language.