Language Spanish is the official language. On the Atlantic Coast the indigenous population speaks English and Miskito. The economy is based on agriculture, principal exports items being coffee, cotton, sugar, bananas, beef, tobacco, sesame seed, rice, corn, beans and sorghum. Education Through education Nicaragua's Government promotes the formation of nationals, giving them a decisive, scientific and humanist conscience. Education is free and the same for all Nicaraguans.
Elementary education is free and compulsory.
Communities localted on the Atlantic Coast have access to education in their native language. Higher education has financial, organic and administrative autonomy, according to the law. Also, freedom of subjects is recognized. Media Nicaragua has four major newspapers and five TV channels with national coverage. There are also several private and government radio stations.