North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region
| North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region Región Autónoma de la Costa Caribe Norte (Spanish) | ||
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| Autonomous region | ||
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 Location of the North Caribbean Autonomous Region in Nicaragua. | ||
| Country | Nicaragua | |
| Largest city | Puerto Cabezas | |
| Capital | Puerto Cabezas | |
| Municipalities | ||
| Government | ||
| • Type | Devolved government under presidential republic | |
| • Body | Government of the RACN | |
| • Regional Coordinator (Governor) | TBDL leader (FSLN) | |
| Autonomous Regional Council of the North Caribbean | 47 councilors | |
| National Assembly | 2??? deputies (of 92) | |
In Nicaragua, the North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region (Spanish: Región Autónoma de la Costa Caribe Norte, pronounced: [reˈxjon au̯ˈtonoma ðe la ˈkosta kaˈɾiβe ˈnoɾte]), sometimes shortened to RACN, or RACCN (for North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region), or RAAN (for its former name of Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte), is one of two autonomous regions. It covers an area of 32,159 km² and has a population of 249,700 (2005 census). It is the largest autonomous region or department in Nicaragua. The capital is Puerto Cabezas. It contains part of the region known as the Mosquito Coast.
The RACCN has a Regional Council made up of representatives of different political parties (such as the Sandinistas (FSLN), YATAMA (ethnic indigenous party), and others) as well as all the municipalities. They hold sessions in an Assembly in Puerto Cabezas.
The RACCN, in addition to Mestizos, contains populations from different indigenous groups, including the Miskitos, Mayangnas, and Creoles.
Municipalities
The RACCN contains eight municipalities:
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Región Autónoma de la Costa Caribe Norte. |
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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Coordinates: 14°01′41″N 83°22′51″W / 14.02806°N 83.38083°W