Nicaragua
More than 2,220 Peace Corps volunteers have served in Nicaragua since the program was established in 1968. Currently, 231 volunteers serve in Nicaragua. Volunteers work in the areas of business, environment, health and education. Volunteers are trained and work in Spanish.
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Vital Statistics
- Population Average
- 5 million
- Program Dates
- 1968-1979, 1991-present
- Number of Volunteers
- 231
- Total Volunteers to Date
- 2,222
- Program Sectors
Business, Environment, Health. Education
- Languages Spoken
- Spanish
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