Flag Of Nicaragua

The Flag of Nicaragua

This is the flag of the Republic of Nicaragua. adopted on August 7, 1971.

It was

The blue and white

stripes are common to all flags in Central America. It is the reminder of the United Provinces of Central America.

The blue stripes represent the Pacific

Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. represents peace. coat of arms.

The white stripe

In the middle of the flag is the

The coat of arms includes a triangle

which represents equality.

Inside the triangle are five

volcanoes which represent the five members of the five members of the federation. triangle

are

Phrygian cap. peace.

a

rainbow,

white

Also inside the rays,

and

a

red

These are symbols of liberty and

The Flag of Nicaragua

1.

The flag of Nicaragua was adopted:

o when Nicaragua gained independence from Spain o August 1971 o June 1971 o when the United Provinces of Central America was formed 2.

The white stripe on the flag represents: o snow on the mountains o white sand on the beaches of the Pacific o peace o liberty

3.

The triangle in the coat of arms is a ______ triangle: o equilateral o isosceles o scalene o right

4.

Inside the triangle are: o 3 volcanoes and a cloud o 5 volcanoes and a cloud o 5 volcanoes and a rainbow o 6 volcanoes and a rainbow

5.

The blue stripes represent: o the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans o Lake Nicaragua and Lake Managua o The Caribbean Sea and the Red Sea

o

The Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean