Costa Rica/Costa Rican Flag. The flag of Costa Rica was officially adopted in the 1848. The blue and white are the original colours used by the United Provinces of Central America, while the combined red, white and blue are modeled after the colours of the French Tricolore. The country's coat of arms is found on the red panel and the three volcanoes in the country are featured.
Costa Rica/Costa Rican Flag. The flag of Costa Rica was officially adopted in the 1848. The blue and white are the original colours used by the United Provinces of Central America, while the combined red, white and blue are modeled after the colours of the French Tricolore. The country's coat of arms is found on the red panel and the three volcanoes in the country are featured.