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National Tree: The national tree is the Madroño (Calycophyllum candidissimum) it grows commonly in the Pacific Coast and when it flourishes (in the months of November-Feburary) it acquires a aspect of white creamy mass uniformed, which emphasizes it  in between the green shades of the tropical forest.

National Flower: Sacuanjoche is Nicaragua's national flower. The flower actually grows on a tree, the Plumeria alba or Frangipani; a conical type of tree that flowers around May. The local name, Sacuanjoche, is derived from the Náhuatl language according to the investigator General Alfonso Valle.

National Bird: Nicaragua's national bird is the Turquoise-browed Motmot or Guardabarranco (momotus momota) in Spanish. This brightly colored bird can be easily recognized by its long, light blue tail. Motmots eat mostly insects, and they, oddly, dig a hole to lay their eggs. They can be seen in forests throughout Nicaragua, especially in Granada, Masaya, Carazo y Rivas.

National Flag: The Nicaraguan flag is formed by three horizontal bands identical in width; the two blue bands signify the two oceans that border Nicaragua. The white band represents the territory of Nicaragua as well as its pureness. The national coat of arms is centered in the white band.

National Coat of Arms: The coat of arms was created by legislative decree the 5th of September in 1908: An equilateral triangle that encircles the figure of five consecutive volcanoes that emerge between two sea (representing the five nations of Central America), a rainbow (as a symbol of peace), and phrygian cap symbolizing FREEDOM. The triangle is surrounded by two lines: The Republic of Nicaragua-Central America.

National Anthem: Nicaragua’s national anthem is the shortest one in all of Latin America and is inspired in the “Marsellesa” and it is the only one that doesn’t proclaim war. The melody was part of a liturgical song used by a frailer called Castinove as part of his teaching of Christian faith; the original lyrics were by Salomón Ibarra Mayorga (1887-1885). It was sung for the first time the 16th of December of 1918, but wasn’t adopted officially till 1938.