Nicaragua is a unitary republic. For administrative purposes it is divided into 15 departments (departamentos) and two self-governing regions (autonomous communities) based on the Spanish model. The two autonomous regions are Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte and Región Autónoma del Atlántico Sur, often referred to as RAAN and RAAS, respectively. Until they were granted autonomy in 1985 they formed the single department of Zelaya.

1. Boaco
2. Carazo
3. Chinandega
4. Chontales
5. Estelí
6. Granada
7. Jinotega
8. León
9. Madriz
10. Managua
11. Masaya
12. Matagalpa
13. Nueva Segovia
14. Rivas
15. Río San Juan
16. Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte
17. Región Autónoma del Atlántico Sur

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