The flags of Central American countries consist of horizontal stripes representing geographical features. El Salvador's flag has blue stripes for the oceans and white for peace. Guatemala's flag has blue, white, and blue stripes representing the oceans on each side. Honduras' flag has turquoise, white, and turquoise stripes based on the former Central American Federation. Nicaragua's flag has cobalt blue stripes with a national emblem in the white center. Costa Rica's flag has double red stripes between white and blue on each side.