Flag of Nicaragua
| Use | National flag and ensign |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 3:5 |
| Adopted | September 4, 1908 August 27, 1971 (official) |
| Design | A horizontal triband of Azure (top and bottom) and white with the National Coat of Arms centered on the white band. |
The flag of Nicaragua was first adopted on September 4, 1908, but not made official until August 27, 1971. It is based on, and inspired by, the flag of the Federal Republic of Central America and flag of Argentina. The country's flag is one of the few that currently use the color purple, due to the rainbow in its coat of arms.