North Atlantic Autonomous Region
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Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte
Flag Coat of arms
Country	Nicaragua
Capital	Puerto Cabezas
Area	32,159 km² (12,417 sq mi)
Population	249,700 (2005)
ISO 3166-2	NI-AN

Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte (Spanish for "Autonomous Region of the Northern Atlantic"), sometimes shortened to RAAN, is one of two autonomous regions in Nicaragua. 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.

Municipalities

1. Bonanza
2. Prinzapolka
3. Puerto Cabezas
4. Rosita
5. Siuna
6. Waslala
7. Waspam
8. Mulukuku

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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