Oparks, Wildlife and Recreation
This is a portrait of a new sustainable growth project and wildlife park in the south of Nicaragua. It was shot over 2 weeks in the winter of 2015.
For information about the park please visit
Directed by Erasmus Talbot
House of Open Doors (houseofopendoors.com)
bats in well 2.MOV
5 common bats spotted in a well in El Ostional, Nicaragua.
bats in a well (3)
Spotted 5 bats or many in the old well of El Ostional. This well was frequented by farmers and soldiers during the Nicaragua revolution. Overtime, the Matapalo tree (tree killer) began to envelope the original tree and continued to swall the well.
Costa Rica backpacking 2015 GoPro
Traveling Costa Rica in 4x4 in feb 2015
Places visited:
San Jose, Alajuela, Jacó, Quepos, Manuel Antonio national park, Ostional wildlife reserve, Playa Nosara, Santa teresa beach, Montezuma, Montezuma falls, Monteverde cloud forest, Salvatura Zip lining and canopy tour / walk, San Luis waterfall, puerto San Luis, Tenorio cumbre volcan national park, Rio celeste, Arenal volcano, La Fortuna. Redbull surf competition, beach girls, off the beaten track, Hot springs
This is a MortenEjbyFilm 2015
Filmed with GoPro Hero 3 Black and Sony cyper-shot DSC-W830
Music from youtube audio library
TAGS:
Costa Rica, backpacking, traveling, driving off road, trekking, hiking, waterfalls, wildlife, monkeys, sloths, Redbull surf competition, beach girls, off the beaten track, swimming in water holes, gopro, hot springs
Artificial Reefs: Maderas Project
Poseidon Nicas prepare for a large artificial reef project in Maderas, Nicaragua. O Parks contributes
Nicaragua | Wikipedia audio article
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Nicaragua
00:02:03 1 Etymology
00:03:20 2 History
00:03:28 2.1 Pre-Columbian history
00:05:08 2.2 Spanish era (1522–1821)
00:08:50 2.3 Independence (1821)
00:11:06 2.4 United States occupation (1909–33)
00:14:18 2.5 Somoza dynasty (1927–1979)
00:17:19 2.6 Nicaraguan Revolution (1960s–1990)
00:22:14 2.7 Post-war (1990–present)
00:27:06 3 Geography and climate
00:28:51 3.1 Pacific lowlands
00:31:28 3.2 North central highlands
00:32:58 3.3 Caribbean lowlands
00:34:49 4 Nature and environment
00:34:58 4.1 Flora and fauna
00:37:02 4.2 Climate change
00:37:39 5 Government
00:38:46 5.1 Foreign relations
00:39:11 5.2 Military
00:40:12 5.3 Law enforcement
00:40:59 5.4 Administrative divisions
00:41:40 6 Economy
00:50:04 6.1 Tourism
00:54:04 7 Demographics
00:56:14 7.1 Ethnic groups
00:58:29 7.2 Languages
01:00:19 7.3 Largest cities
01:00:27 7.4 Religion
01:03:11 7.5 Immigration
01:04:27 7.6 Diaspora
01:05:35 7.7 Healthcare
01:06:28 7.8 Education
01:08:15 7.9 Gender Equality
01:10:48 8 Culture
01:12:00 8.1 Music
01:13:37 8.2 Dance
01:14:26 8.3 Literature
01:16:19 8.4 Cuisine
01:18:16 8.5 Media
01:18:54 8.6 Sports
01:20:33 9 See also
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Nicaragua ( (listen); Spanish: [nikaˈɾaɣwa]), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (Spanish: República de Nicaragua ), is the largest country in the Central American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the northwest, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. Managua is the country's capital and largest city and is also the third-largest city in Central America, behind Tegucigalpa and Guatemala City. The multi-ethnic population of six million includes people of indigenous, European, African, and Asian heritage. The main language is Spanish. Native tribes on the Mosquito Coast speak their own languages and English.
Originally inhabited by various indigenous cultures since ancient times, the Spanish Empire conquered the region in the 16th century. Nicaragua gained independence from Spain in 1821. The Mosquito Coast followed a different historical path, with the English colonizing it in the 17th century and later coming under the British rule, as well as some minor Spanish interludes in the 19th century. It became an autonomous territory of Nicaragua in 1860 and the northernmost part of it was later transferred to Honduras in 1960. Since its independence, Nicaragua has undergone periods of political unrest, dictatorship, occupation and fiscal crisis, leading to the Nicaraguan Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s and the Contra War of the 1980s.
The mixture of cultural traditions has generated substantial diversity in folklore, cuisine, music, and literature, particularly the latter given the literary contributions of Nicaraguan poets and writers, such as Rubén Darío. Known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, Nicaragua is also home to the second-largest rainforest of the Americas. The country has set a goal of 90% renewable energy by the year 2020. The biological diversity, warm tropical climate and active volcanoes make Nicaragua an increasingly popular tourist destination.
Bats in well.MOV
Common bats in a well swallowed by the tree killer. Legend has it that some enemy soldiers were killed and thrown down the well.
Nicaragua | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Nicaragua
00:02:03 1 Etymology
00:03:20 2 History
00:03:28 2.1 Pre-Columbian history
00:05:08 2.2 Spanish era (1522–1821)
00:08:50 2.3 Independence (1821)
00:11:06 2.4 United States occupation (1909–33)
00:14:18 2.5 Somoza dynasty (1927–1979)
00:17:19 2.6 Nicaraguan Revolution (1960s–1990)
00:22:14 2.7 Post-war (1990–present)
00:27:06 3 Geography and climate
00:28:51 3.1 Pacific lowlands
00:31:28 3.2 North central highlands
00:32:58 3.3 Caribbean lowlands
00:34:49 4 Nature and environment
00:34:58 4.1 Flora and fauna
00:37:02 4.2 Climate change
00:37:39 5 Government
00:38:46 5.1 Foreign relations
00:39:11 5.2 Military
00:40:12 5.3 Law enforcement
00:40:59 5.4 Administrative divisions
00:41:40 6 Economy
00:50:04 6.1 Tourism
00:54:04 7 Demographics
00:56:14 7.1 Ethnic groups
00:58:29 7.2 Languages
01:00:19 7.3 Largest cities
01:00:27 7.4 Religion
01:03:11 7.5 Immigration
01:04:27 7.6 Diaspora
01:05:35 7.7 Healthcare
01:06:28 7.8 Education
01:08:15 7.9 Gender Equality
01:10:48 8 Culture
01:12:00 8.1 Music
01:13:37 8.2 Dance
01:14:26 8.3 Literature
01:16:19 8.4 Cuisine
01:18:16 8.5 Media
01:18:54 8.6 Sports
01:20:33 9 See also
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Nicaragua ( (listen); Spanish: [nikaˈɾaɣwa]), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (Spanish: República de Nicaragua ), is the largest country in the Central American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the northwest, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. Managua is the country's capital and largest city and is also the third-largest city in Central America, behind Tegucigalpa and Guatemala City. The multi-ethnic population of six million includes people of indigenous, European, African, and Asian heritage. The main language is Spanish. Native tribes on the Mosquito Coast speak their own languages and English.
Originally inhabited by various indigenous cultures since ancient times, the Spanish Empire conquered the region in the 16th century. Nicaragua gained independence from Spain in 1821. The Mosquito Coast followed a different historical path, with the English colonizing it in the 17th century and later coming under the British rule, as well as some minor Spanish interludes in the 19th century. It became an autonomous territory of Nicaragua in 1860 and the northernmost part of it was later transferred to Honduras in 1960. Since its independence, Nicaragua has undergone periods of political unrest, dictatorship, occupation and fiscal crisis, leading to the Nicaraguan Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s and the Contra War of the 1980s.
The mixture of cultural traditions has generated substantial diversity in folklore, cuisine, music, and literature, particularly the latter given the literary contributions of Nicaraguan poets and writers, such as Rubén Darío. Known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, Nicaragua is also home to the second-largest rainforest of the Americas. The country has set a goal of 90% renewable energy by the year 2020. The biological diversity, warm tropical climate and active volcanoes make Nicaragua an increasingly popular tourist destination.
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Nicaragua ( (listen); Spanish: [nikaˈɾaɣwa]), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (Spanish: República de Nicaragua ), is the largest country in the Central American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the northwest, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. Managua is the country's capital and largest city and is also the third-largest city in Central America, behind Tegucigalpa and Guatemala City. The multi-ethnic population of six million includes people of indigenous, European, African, and Asian heritage. The main language is Spanish. Native tribes on the Mosquito Coast speak their own languages and English.
Originally inhabited by various indigenous cultures since ancient times, the Spanish Empire conquered the region in the 16th century. Nicaragua gained independence from Spain in 1821. The Mosquito Coast followed a different historical path, with the English colonizing it in the 17th century and later coming under the British rule, as well as some minor Spanish interludes in the 19th century. It became an autonomous territory of Nicaragua in 1860 and the northernmost part of it was later transferred to Honduras in 1960. Since its independence, Nicaragua has undergone periods of political unrest, dictatorship, occupation and fiscal crisis, leading to the Nicaraguan Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s and the Contra War of the 1980s.
The mixture of cultural traditions has generated substantial diversity in folklore, cuisine, music, and literature, particularly the latter given the literary contributions of Nicaraguan poets and writers, such as Rubén Darío. Known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, Nicaragua is also home to the second-largest rainforest of the Americas. The country has set a goal of 90% renewable energy by the year 2020. The biological diversity, warm tropical climate and active volcanoes make Nicaragua an increasingly popular tourist destination.
Nicaragua | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Nicaragua
00:02:03 1 Etymology
00:03:20 2 History
00:03:28 2.1 Pre-Columbian history
00:05:08 2.2 Spanish era (1522–1821)
00:08:50 2.3 Independence (1821)
00:11:06 2.4 United States occupation (1909–33)
00:14:18 2.5 Somoza dynasty (1927–1979)
00:17:19 2.6 Nicaraguan Revolution (1960s–1990)
00:22:14 2.7 Post-war (1990–present)
00:27:06 3 Geography and climate
00:28:51 3.1 Pacific lowlands
00:31:28 3.2 North central highlands
00:32:58 3.3 Caribbean lowlands
00:34:49 4 Nature and environment
00:34:58 4.1 Flora and fauna
00:37:02 4.2 Climate change
00:37:39 5 Government
00:38:46 5.1 Foreign relations
00:39:11 5.2 Military
00:40:12 5.3 Law enforcement
00:40:59 5.4 Administrative divisions
00:41:40 6 Economy
00:50:04 6.1 Tourism
00:54:04 7 Demographics
00:56:14 7.1 Ethnic groups
00:58:29 7.2 Languages
01:00:19 7.3 Largest cities
01:00:27 7.4 Religion
01:03:11 7.5 Immigration
01:04:27 7.6 Diaspora
01:05:35 7.7 Healthcare
01:06:28 7.8 Education
01:08:15 7.9 Gender Equality
01:10:48 8 Culture
01:12:00 8.1 Music
01:13:37 8.2 Dance
01:14:26 8.3 Literature
01:16:19 8.4 Cuisine
01:18:16 8.5 Media
01:18:54 8.6 Sports
01:20:33 9 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
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- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Nicaragua ( (listen); Spanish: [nikaˈɾaɣwa]), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (Spanish: República de Nicaragua ), is the largest country in the Central American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the northwest, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. Managua is the country's capital and largest city and is also the third-largest city in Central America, behind Tegucigalpa and Guatemala City. The multi-ethnic population of six million includes people of indigenous, European, African, and Asian heritage. The main language is Spanish. Native tribes on the Mosquito Coast speak their own languages and English.
Originally inhabited by various indigenous cultures since ancient times, the Spanish Empire conquered the region in the 16th century. Nicaragua gained independence from Spain in 1821. The Mosquito Coast followed a different historical path, with the English colonizing it in the 17th century and later coming under the British rule, as well as some minor Spanish interludes in the 19th century. It became an autonomous territory of Nicaragua in 1860 and the northernmost part of it was later transferred to Honduras in 1960. Since its independence, Nicaragua has undergone periods of political unrest, dictatorship, occupation and fiscal crisis, leading to the Nicaraguan Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s and the Contra War of the 1980s.
The mixture of cultural traditions has generated substantial diversity in folklore, cuisine, music, and literature, particularly the latter given the literary contributions of Nicaraguan poets and writers, such as Rubén Darío. Known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, Nicaragua is also home to the second-largest rainforest of the Americas. The country has set a goal of 90% renewable energy by the year 2020. The biological diversity, warm tropical climate and active volcanoes make Nicaragua an increasingly popular tourist destination.
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Nicaragua
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written
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SUMMARY
=======
Nicaragua ( ( listen); Spanish: [nikaˈɾaɣwa]), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (Spanish: República de Nicaragua ), is the largest country in the Central American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the northwest, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. Managua is the country's capital and largest city and is also the third-largest city in Central America, behind Tegucigalpa and Guatemala City. The multi-ethnic population of six million includes people of indigenous, European, African, and Asian heritage. The main language is Spanish. Native tribes on the Mosquito Coast speak their own languages and English.
Originally inhabited by various indigenous cultures since ancient times, the Spanish Empire conquered the region in the 16th century. Nicaragua gained independence from Spain in 1821. The Mosquito Coast followed a different historical path, with the English colonizing it in the 17th century and later coming under the British rule, as well as some minor Spanish interludes in the 19th century. It became an autonomous territory of Nicaragua in 1860 and the northernmost part of it was later transferred to Honduras in 1960. Since its independence, Nicaragua has undergone periods of political unrest, dictatorship, occupation and fiscal crisis, leading to the Nicaraguan Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s and the Contra War of the 1980s.
The mixture of cultural traditions has generated substantial diversity in folklore, cuisine, music, and literature, particularly the latter given the literary contributions of Nicaraguan poets and writers, such as Rubén Darío. Known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, Nicaragua is also home to the second-largest rainforest of the Americas. The country has set a goal of 90% renewable energy by the year 2020. The biological diversity, warm tropical climate and active volcanoes make Nicaragua an increasingly popular tourist destination.
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Nicaragua
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SUMMARY
=======
Nicaragua ( ( listen); Spanish: [nikaˈɾaɣwa]), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (Spanish: República de Nicaragua ), is the largest country in the Central American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the northwest, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. Managua is the country's capital and largest city and is also the third-largest city in Central America, behind Tegucigalpa and Guatemala City. The multi-ethnic population of six million includes people of indigenous, European, African, and Asian heritage. The main language is Spanish. Native tribes on the Mosquito Coast speak their own languages and English.
Originally inhabited by various indigenous cultures since ancient times, the Spanish Empire conquered the region in the 16th century. Nicaragua gained independence from Spain in 1821. The Mosquito Coast followed a different historical path, with the English colonizing it in the 17th century and later coming under the British rule, as well as some minor Spanish interludes in the 19th century. It became an autonomous territory of Nicaragua in 1860 and the northernmost part of it was later transferred to Honduras in 1960. Since its independence, Nicaragua has undergone periods of political unrest, dictatorship, occupation and fiscal crisis, leading to the Nicaraguan Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s and the Contra War of the 1980s.
The mixture of cultural traditions has generated substantial diversity in folklore, cuisine, music, and literature, particularly the latter given the literary contributions of Nicaraguan poets and writers, such as Rubén Darío. Known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, Nicaragua is also home to the second-largest rainforest of the Americas. The country has set a goal of 90% renewable energy by the year 2020. The biological diversity, warm tropical climate and active volcanoes make Nicaragua an increasingly popular tourist destination.
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Nicaragua
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written
language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
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- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
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SUMMARY
=======
Nicaragua ( ( listen); Spanish: [nikaˈɾaɣwa]), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (Spanish: República de Nicaragua ), is the largest country in the Central American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the northwest, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. Managua is the country's capital and largest city and is also the third-largest city in Central America, behind Tegucigalpa and Guatemala City. The multi-ethnic population of six million includes people of indigenous, European, African, and Asian heritage. The main language is Spanish. Native tribes on the Mosquito Coast speak their own languages and English.
Originally inhabited by various indigenous cultures since ancient times, the Spanish Empire conquered the region in the 16th century. Nicaragua gained independence from Spain in 1821. The Mosquito Coast followed a different historical path, with the English colonizing it in the 17th century and later coming under the British rule, as well as some minor Spanish interludes in the 19th century. It became an autonomous territory of Nicaragua in 1860 and the northernmost part of it was later transferred to Honduras in 1960. Since its independence, Nicaragua has undergone periods of political unrest, dictatorship, occupation and fiscal crisis, leading to the Nicaraguan Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s and the Contra War of the 1980s.
The mixture of cultural traditions has generated substantial diversity in folklore, cuisine, music, and literature, particularly the latter given the literary contributions of Nicaraguan poets and writers, such as Rubén Darío. Known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, Nicaragua is also home to the second-largest rainforest of the Americas. The country has set a goal of 90% renewable energy by the year 2020. The biological diversity, warm tropical climate and active volcanoes make Nicaragua an increasingly popular tourist destination.
Nicaragua | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Nicaragua
00:02:04 1 Etymology
00:03:21 2 History
00:03:29 2.1 Pre-Columbian history
00:05:10 2.2 Spanish era (1522–1821)
00:08:52 2.3 Independence (1821)
00:11:09 2.4 United States occupation (1909–33)
00:14:22 2.5 Somoza dynasty (1927–1979)
00:17:24 2.6 Nicaraguan Revolution (1960s–1990)
00:22:20 2.7 Post-war (1990–present)
00:27:13 3 Geography and climate
00:28:57 3.1 Pacific lowlands
00:31:35 3.2 North central highlands
00:33:05 3.3 Caribbean lowlands
00:34:56 4 Nature and environment
00:35:06 4.1 Flora and fauna
00:37:11 4.2 Climate change
00:37:47 5 Government
00:38:54 5.1 Foreign relations
00:39:19 5.2 Military
00:40:21 5.3 Law enforcement
00:41:08 5.4 Administrative divisions
00:41:49 6 Economy
00:50:15 6.1 Tourism
00:54:16 7 Demographics
00:56:27 7.1 Ethnic groups
00:58:42 7.2 Languages
01:00:33 7.3 Largest cities
01:00:41 7.4 Religion
01:03:25 7.5 Immigration
01:04:42 7.6 Diaspora
01:05:50 7.7 Healthcare
01:06:43 7.8 Education
01:08:31 7.9 Gender Equality
01:11:04 8 Culture
01:12:16 8.1 Music
01:13:54 8.2 Dance
01:14:42 8.3 Literature
01:16:35 8.4 Cuisine
01:18:33 8.5 Media
01:19:12 8.6 Sports
01:20:51 9 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
You can find other Wikipedia audio articles too at:
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Nicaragua ( (listen); Spanish: [nikaˈɾaɣwa]), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (Spanish: República de Nicaragua ), is the largest country in the Central American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the northwest, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. Managua is the country's capital and largest city and is also the third-largest city in Central America, behind Tegucigalpa and Guatemala City. The multi-ethnic population of six million includes people of indigenous, European, African, and Asian heritage. The main language is Spanish. Native tribes on the Mosquito Coast speak their own languages and English.
Originally inhabited by various indigenous cultures since ancient times, the Spanish Empire conquered the region in the 16th century. Nicaragua gained independence from Spain in 1821. The Mosquito Coast followed a different historical path, with the English colonizing it in the 17th century and later coming under the British rule, as well as some minor Spanish interludes in the 19th century. It became an autonomous territory of Nicaragua in 1860 and the northernmost part of it was later transferred to Honduras in 1960. Since its independence, Nicaragua has undergone periods of political unrest, dictatorship, occupation and fiscal crisis, leading to the Nicaraguan Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s and the Contra War of the 1980s.
The mixture of cultural traditions has generated substantial diversity in folklore, cuisine, music, and literature, particularly the latter given the literary contributions of Nicaraguan poets and writers, such as Rubén Darío. Known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, Nicaragua is also home to the second-largest rainforest of the Americas. The country has set a goal of 90% renewable energy by the year 2020. The biological diversity, warm tropical climate and active volcanoes make Nicaragua an increasingly popular tourist destination.