Nicaraguan Flag

The symbolism of all the parts of the Nicaraguan flag are very inspirational. The two blue stripes on the top and bottom represent the two oceans that border Nicaragua. In the center, the white stripe represents purity. The center shield is an equilateral triangle containing a series of five volcanoes at the base that represent the five countries of the Central American isthmus. The rainbow in the shield is a symbol of peace and the Phrygian cap is an emblem of liberty, from which rays of light beam.