Blue represents the sky, opportunities, and perseverance. White represents peace, happiness, and wisdom. Red represents the blood shed for freedom and the generosity of the people.
History
Adopted on November 27, 1906. The design was inspired by the French tricolor and was created by Pacifica Fernandez, the wife of President Jose Maria Castro Madriz.
Construction
A 3:5 ratio. Five horizontal bands of blue, white, red (double width), white, and blue.
Nicaragua
Panama
