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=My Country Brochure Notes=

WEATHER
"Climate." //Climate //. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Oct. 2015. .

The weather is highest from April to June and lowest from October to January ( Fahrenheit ). The average rain fall is 32 inches of rain between June and July. In central america there are only two seasons instead of four like us. its only dry and raining season. Every thing starts growing in June and July when rain starts to roll in. the three temperature zones are Lowlands, pacific, and Atlantic coast. There are lots of advantages for the Nicaraguan people but there are also disadvantages. some of the advantages are the rain season, green everywhere, downpours, more insects and bugs, hot, better road conditions, turtle season. Some of the disadvantages are very hot, roads become less accessible, dry season, less insects and bugs, sun and sun, and no turtle season.

SOCIALIZING
"Nicaragua Facts and Culture." //Nicaragua Facts, Culture, Recipes, Language, Government, Eating, Geography, Maps, History, Weather, News, Economy, Family, Fashion, Events //. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Oct. 2015. .

A good handshake and smiles. complete attention on the speaker when talking to one another. between female friends is usually a kiss an the check and a hug. most of the western gestures are also accepted in Nicaragua. As very hospitable Nicaraguans, they let in visitors as they are very welcome to enter. Most Nicaraguans always enjoy the company of other people and are sociable. Any time off of a job Nicaraguans spend time with their family. They also argue about politics in their country.

Sports
"Nicaragua Facts and Culture." //Nicaragua Facts, Culture, Recipes, Language, Government, Eating, Geography, Maps, History, Weather, News, Economy, Family, Fashion, Events //. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Oct. 2015. .

Children enjoy hopscotch called rayuela, games of hide and seek, and playing with a trompo (a toy with string on top) or a skipping rope (jump rope). Nicaraguans are passionate about baseball. most of the communities in Nicaragua have a baseball field to play on, and even the poorest children learn to play by improving skills with items found or made by a stick and a rolled-up socks. Also in Nicaragua there are lots of pro teams for baseball in Nicaragua, and people follow their progress, as well as that of Latin American and North American leagues. The biggest baseball stadium in Nicaragua is in Managua the stadium holds 40,000 people. Most women are interested in volleyball and basketball to ,but some play soccer and baseball too. Men and boys also participate in soccer, baseball, basketball, boxing, and volleyball.

Fashion
"Reserve Your Tour." //Nicaragua Clothing Tips //<span style="background-color: #f2f2f2; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Oct. 2015. <http://www.explorenicaragua.com/clothing.html>.

Men's clothing consists of khaki pants, black pants, or jeans, with t-shirts or very lightweight shirts, or light blue checked shirts. Women clothing consists of pants with t-shirts or buttoned shirts, or dresses. Nicaragua women usually tie their hair up to keep it out of the way or to look nice. Nicaragua clothing is very practical and somewhat conservative. not many people wear short, except teenagers or local guides. However, Nicaraguans are accustomed to viewing tourists wearing shorts. most clothing is inexpensive and is advertised as "American clothing", and this Nicaragua clothing comes from surplus donated clothing in the United States.

PICTURES in brochure

flag - <span style="background-color: #f2f2f2; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">"File:Flag of Nicaragua.svg." //<span style="background-color: #f2f2f2; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">- Wikimedia Commons //<span style="background-color: #f2f2f2; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2015. <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Nicaragua.svg>.

map - <span class="citation_text" style="color: #000000;">"Map of Nicaragua - Google Search." //Map of Nicaragua - Google Search//. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2015. <https://www.google.com/search?site=imghp&tbm=isch&q=map+of+nicaragua&tbs=sur%3Af#imgrc=NlAgCGx03d-m8M%3A>. <span style="color: #22a6f2; display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: right;"> socializing picture - <span style="background-color: #f2f2f2; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">"FAQs." //<span style="background-color: #f2f2f2; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Membership //<span style="background-color: #f2f2f2; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2015. <http://www.countryreports.org/country/Nicaragua/visiting.htm>.

weather - "Nicaragua." //Escaping Abroad//. N.p., n.d. Web. <http://www.escapingabroad.com/blog/san-juan-del-sur/>.

religion picture - <span style="background-color: #f2f2f2; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">"FAQs." //<span style="background-color: #f2f2f2; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Membership //<span style="background-color: #f2f2f2; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Oct. 2015. <http://www.countryreports.org/country/Nicaragua/religion.htm>.

Baseball <span style="background-color: #f2f2f2; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> - "Histary of Baseball." //<span style="background-color: #f2f2f2; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Wikipedia //<span style="background-color: #f2f2f2; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">. N.p., n.d. Web. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_baseball_in_Nicaragua>.