From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia National symbols of Nicaragua
National symbols of Nicaragua
The national flag of Nicaragua
National symbols of Nicaragua are the symbols that
are used in Nicaragua and abroad to represent the coun-
try and its people.
National Symbols
National coat of arms
Flag
The Flag of Nicaragua was adopted in 1971 and is based Flower
on the former flag of the United States of Central Amer-
ica. The colors of the Nicaraguan flag originate from the
flag of the former federation of the United Provinces of
Central America. The two blue stripes represented the
Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea; while white symbolizes
peace. A modern interpretation indicates that the color
blue symbolizes justice and loyalty; while the color white
represents virtue and purity.
Coat of arms
The Nicaraguan Coat of Arms has undergone many
changes since its adoption in 1823, the last and current
version was introduced in 1971. The triangle signifies
equality, the rainbow signifies liberty and the five volca-
noes express the union and brotherhood of all five Cen-
tral American countries.[1]
Anthem
The national anthem, Salve a ti, Nicaragua, was approved
October 20, 1939, and officially adopted August 25, 1971.
The lyrics were written by Salomon Ibarra Mayorga. The
Nicaraguan national anthem is the shortest in the Ameri-
cas and is the only one that does not proclaim war. It was
sung for the first time on December 16, 1918.[2]
Sacuanjoche
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia National symbols of Nicaragua
The national flower is known as the Sacuanjoche. The like rackets and the bare feather shafts are longer than in
Sacuanjoche flower (Plumeria rubra) grows on a conical other motmots
type of tree that flowers around May. Sacuanjoche flow- Guardabarrancos can be seen in forests throughout
ers are most fragrant at night in order to lure sphinx Nicaragua, mostly in the southwest of the country. Their
moths to pollinate them. The flowers have no nectar, and habitat is not limited by city boundaries, as this bird can
simply dupe their pollinators. even be seen in Nicaragua’s capital city, Managua.[3]
The Sacuanjoche flower appears on the 1, 5, 10, and
25 cent banknotes.[3]
References
Tree [1] http://www.nicaragua.gob.ni/nicaragua/
The national tree is the Madroño (Calycophyllum can- nacionalidad/simbolos.asp
didissimum) . [2] Academia de Geografia e Historia - Bienvenidos
[3] ^ Nicaragua - National Symbols
Bird
The national bird is the Guardabarranco. It has a mostly External links
green body with a rufous back and belly. There is a bright • LaVozDelSandinismo.com Simbolos Patrios de
blue stripe above the eye and a blue-bordered black Nicaragua (Spanish)
patch on the throat. The flight feathers and upperside of
the tail are blue. The tips of the tail feathers are shaped
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