Flag of Nicaragua
The flag of Nicaragua has three equal horizontal bands of blue, white and blue, with the national coat of arms in the center. The arms show a triangle containing five volcanoes between two seas, a red Phrygian cap with rays of light and a rainbow, all inside a ring of words reading "REPÚBLICA DE NICARAGUA" and "AMÉRICA CENTRAL".
Colors
- Blue #0868C8 · 67%
- White #F8F8F8 · 32%
Proportions: 3:5
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Nicaragua
The blue bands stand for the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, and the white band for the land between them, as well as peace. The five volcanoes represent the five former members of the Federal Republic of Central America, whose blue and white flag inspired this design. The cap stands for liberty and the rainbow for peace. The current version was made official in 1971.
Map of Nicaragua
Nicaragua is a country in Central America, between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It borders Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south, and it is the largest country in Central America by area.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Nicaragua?
The flag of Nicaragua is blue and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Nicaragua?
The flag of Nicaragua has a ratio of 3:5 (height to width).
What does the flag of Nicaragua mean?
The blue bands stand for the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, and the white band for the land between them, as well as peace. The five volcanoes represent the five former members of the Federal Republic of Central America, whose blue and white flag inspired this design. The cap stands for liberty and the rainbow for peace. The current version was made official in 1971.
Can I download the flag of Nicaragua?
Yes: this page has the flag of Nicaragua as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (C records).
