Nicaraguans (; also
Nicaragüense,
Nica,
Nicoya and
Pinolero) are people inhabiting in, originating or having significant heritage from
Nicaragua. Most Nicaraguans live in Nicaragua, although there is also a significant
Nicaraguan diaspora, particularly in
Costa Rica and the
United States with smaller communities in other countries around the world. There are also people living in Nicaragua who are not Nicaraguans because they were not born or raised in Nicaragua nor have they gained
citizenship.