Flag of Nicaragua
Horizontal bands of blue, white and blue, with the triangular coat of arms in the centre.
- Colours
- blue
- white
- Region
- North America
- Adopted
- 1971
What the flag of Nicaragua means
The blue bands stand for the Pacific and the Caribbean on either side, and white for the land between them and for peace. The triangle in the coat of arms shows five volcanoes, for the five members of the old Federal Republic of Central America.
Where is Nicaragua?
Nicaragua is in North America. The nearest countries in Battuta are Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Belize and Guatemala. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: North America.
Often confused with
Flags with similar colours
Test yourself
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Nicaragua adopted?
The current flag of Nicaragua was adopted in 1971.
What colours are on the flag of Nicaragua?
The main colours of the flag of Nicaragua are blue and white.
Which flags look like the flag of Nicaragua?
The flag of Nicaragua is often confused with the flags of El Salvador.