Nicaragua .ni

Meaning of the Flag

The flag of Nicaragua was first adopted on September 4, 1908, but not made official until August 27, 1971. It is based on, and inspired by, the flag of the Federal Republic of Central America, with a blue and white triband and a coat of arms as the charge in the centre. It is based on, and inspired by, the flag of the Federal Republic of Central America, with a blue and white triband and a coat of arms as the charge in the centre. == Design == The two Azure bands on the flag and the arms of Nicaragua in use today is derived from that of the United Provinces of Central America. The 5 volcanoes represent the original 5 member states, the Cap of Liberty represents national freedom, and the rays of the sun and the rainbow are symbolic of the bright future to come.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Blue, White, Purple

Flag History

1. 1823
   The flag of the Federal Republic of Central America, which had newly become independent, was adopted on August 21, 1823, and consisted of a blue and white triband with the national coat of arms in the centre, just like on the modern Nicaraguan flag.
2. 1856–1857
   

   When the republic collapsed and each of the constituent countries became independent, Nicaragua continued to use the flag until 1854.
3. 1908–1971
   

   Beginning in 1908, they once again flew the United Provinces flag - each former country had differentiated in a way unique to their country, e.g.
4. 1839–1858
   

   Flag in use 1839–1858.
5. 1889–1893
   

   Flag in use 1889–1893.
6. 1896–1908
   

   Flag in use 1896–1908.
7. 1898
   

   Flag in use 1898.
8. 1908–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1908.

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