The
Nicaragua
Nicaragua, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is the geographically largest Sovereign state, country in Central America, comprising . With a population of 7,142,529 as of 2024, it is the third-most populous country in Central America aft ...
n coat of arms was first adopted on August 21, 1823 as the coat of arms of
Central America
Central America is a subregion of North America. Its political boundaries are defined as bordering Mexico to the north, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. Central America is usually ...
, but underwent several changes during the course of history, until the last version (''as of 1999'') was introduced in 1971.
Meaning
The triangle signifies equality, the rainbow signifies peace, the ''gorro frigio'' (
Phrygian cap
The Phrygian cap ( ), also known as Thracian cap and liberty cap, is a soft Pointed hat, conical Hat, cap with the apex bent over, associated in Classical antiquity, antiquity with several peoples in Eastern Europe, Anatolia, and Asia. The Phry ...
) symbolizes liberty and the five volcanoes express the union and brotherhood of all five
Central America
Central America is a subregion of North America. Its political boundaries are defined as bordering Mexico to the north, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. Central America is usually ...
n countries.
Lastly the gold words surrounding the emblem: ''Republica De Nicaragua - America Central'' (English: Republic of Nicaragua - Central America).
Gallery
File:Escudo de las Provincias Unidas del Centro de América.svg, Coat of Arms of the United Provinces of Central America (1823-1825)
Escudo de la República Federal de Centro América.svg, Coat of Arms of the Federal Republic of Central America (1825-1842)
Coat of arms of the Greater Republic of Central America (1898).svg, Coat of arms of the Greater Republic of Central America (1895-1898).
Coat of arms of Nicaragua (1854).svg, Coat of Arms of Nicaragua (1854)
Coat of arms of Nicaragua (1896-1908).svg, Coat of Arms of Nicaragua (1880-1908)
Coat of arms of Nicaragua (1908-1971).svg, Coat of Arms of Nicaragua (1908-1971)
Directorate-General of National Police of Nicaragua 1990-2014 (Emblem).svg, Seal of Nicaraguan Police.
See also
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Flag of Nicaragua
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 ...
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Politics of Nicaragua
Nicaragua is a presidential republic, in which the Presidency of Nicaragua is both head of state and head of government, and there is a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the ...
References
External links
www.atlasgeo.net
Nic
Nic is a gender-neutral given name, often short for Nicole, Nicholas, Nicola, or Dominic. It is also a component of Irish-language female surnames. It may refer to:
Arts and entertainment
* Nic Dalton (born 1964), Australian musician
* Nic En ...
Coat of arms
A coat of arms is a heraldry, heraldic communication design, visual design on an escutcheon (heraldry), escutcheon (i.e., shield), surcoat, or tabard (the last two being outer garments), originating in Europe. The coat of arms on an escutcheon f ...
Nicaragua
Nicaragua, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is the geographically largest Sovereign state, country in Central America, comprising . With a population of 7,142,529 as of 2024, it is the third-most populous country in Central America aft ...
Nicaragua
Nicaragua, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is the geographically largest Sovereign state, country in Central America, comprising . With a population of 7,142,529 as of 2024, it is the third-most populous country in Central America aft ...
Nicaragua
Nicaragua, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is the geographically largest Sovereign state, country in Central America, comprising . With a population of 7,142,529 as of 2024, it is the third-most populous country in Central America aft ...
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