Cosigüina Peninsula
Peninsula in Nicaragua / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cosigüina Peninsula is a peninsula located west of Nicaragua and is a protected area recognized as a natural reserve and wildlife refuge by the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA). It is located in the northwest corner of the municipality of El Viejo, in the Chinandega Department. It was also called "Lacoalguina".[1]
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Península de Cosigüina | |
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Location | El Viejo, Nicaragua |
Coordinates | 12°54′05″N 87°31′29″W |
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The territory occupied by the Cosigüina Peninsula was declared a refuge or asylum area for the protection of wild animals, through a decree published by the government of Nicaragua, on 2 September 1958.[2][3]