The 1980s were the backdrop to a savage civil war which saw conflict destroy the nation of Nicaragua, and the lives of 50,000+ civilians in the process.
The multicultural country of Nicaragua experienced an excessive outpouring of citizens who fled the nation for their own security.
Nicaraguans living abroad are also found in smaller numbers in Europe including the countries of France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sweden and the UK; Australia and New Zealand; Canada, Brazil and Argentina; and Japan.
The table shows current statistics for certain countries: The Diaspora of Nicaragua - California was founded in San Francisco to help to integrate the Nicaraguan community.
The purpose of the organization is to help all Nicaraguans living abroad come together; develop plans and goals to help to grow our community; Share our acknowledgments to help each other to grow as individuals and as business owners; help to meet Nicaraguan business owner in order to use our goods and services; organize us in each City and State of the country; promote the right to vote from any country; promote the human rights, peace, equality, social justice and the democracy.