Flag of Nicaragua
The flag of Nicaragua has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are blue and white. On it: a coat of arms or emblem, a triangle and writing. The current design dates from 1971. Nicaragua is in North America, and its capital is Managua. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Managua |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 6.9 million |
| Area | 130,373 km² |
| Currency | Nicaraguan córdoba |
| Colors | blue and white |
| Proportions | 3:5 |
| In use since | 1971 |
Which one is the flag of Nicaragua?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Honduras
El Salvador
ArgentinaFlags of the neighbors
Costa RicaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Nicaragua?
Blue and white. The flag of Nicaragua has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Nicaragua?
Managua.
Which flags look like the flag of Nicaragua?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Honduras, El Salvador, Argentina.
When was the flag of Nicaragua adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1971.
What is the population of Nicaragua?
About 6.9 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 130,373 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.