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San Carlos

Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is variably defined either as being a region of the Americas in its own right or as the southern portion of North America. Physiographically, Central America is a tropical isthmus that connects North and South America. It includes 7 countries and many small offshore islands. Overall, the land is fertile and rugged, and dominated through its heart by a string of volcanic mountain ranges with a few active volcanos.

San Carlos is the capital city of the municipality of San Carlos and of the Rio San Juan department of Nicaragua. The city proper has a population of roughly 7,000, while the city and surrounding communities contain roughly 35,000 people. San Carlos is positioned on the confluence of Lake Nicaragua and the San Juan River. The Solentiname Islands in Lake Nicaragua are part of the Municipality of San Carlos. It covers an area of 7,473 square kilometers and has a population of 95,500 in 2005. The capital is San Carlos.

San Carlosis definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in Central America worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place leaves a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justifies the proud cultural tradition of Central America.

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