Nicaragua

Believe it or not, I'm actually considering Nicaragua. Here's what I've found so far.

According to National Living magazine Nicaragua:

"Managua is rapidly becoming a real First-World city with top-notch theaters and a range of international restaurants".

"Nicaragua is a nation at peace and one of the safest countries in Central America".

It is slightly smaller than New York State.

It's the largest country in Central America.

The capitol is Managua.

Nicaragua is the poorest country in Central America and the second poorest in the hemisphere, has widespread underemployment and poverty.

You are advised to purchase "MedEvac Insurance" which costs about $250 a year, to ensure that in case of an emergency that you'll be airlifted by jet to Houston or Miami from Nicaragua.

"U.S. and Canadian citizens do not need a tourist visa for visits of up to 30 days".

"Nicaragua's lower cost of living does not mean you have to sacrifice the quality of life you have been accustomed to in the U.S. or Canada.  In fact, you will probably be able to live in Nicaragua with even more luxuries than you are accustomed to, simply because the prices are so economical".

Currency Exchange:  Nicaragua uses the corodba (NIO).  US$1 = 23 NIO.

Important stats:
Population = 5,727,707
Internet Users = 199,800
Cell Phone Users = 3.771 million

Out of all the places that interest me, here's how Nicaragua rates (ratings are 1-7, 1 being the best and 7 being the worst):

7  Overall
1  in Cost of Living
7 in Entertainment
5 in Economy
6 in Environment
6 in Freedom
5 in Health Care
5 in Infrastructure
5 in Risk and Safety
5 in Climate

I also went on to rate each of the countries in the way they felt about homosexuals. Heres what I found out about Nicaragua.

1. Legal - Same Sex Sexual Act
2. Illegal - Same Sex unions
3. Illegal - Same Sex Marriage
4. Illegal - Same Sex Adoptions
5. Unknown - Gays In The Military
6. Laws about discrimination against homosexuals.