National flag of Nigeria

Flag of Nigeria
The official name of Nigeria (NGA) is Federal Republic of Nigeria and consists of Green and white flag colors. The capital city of Nigeria is Abuja. Nigeria has the total estimated population as of 2021 is 178,517,000 or 178.5 M based on 37 states, 72 cities. The independence day is celebrated on October 1, 1960 and the founder of Nigeria is Nnamdi Azikiwe.

178,517,000
(178.5 M)

Population

923,768.0 km2
(356,668.672336 sqm)

Area

Africa

Continent

UTC+01:00

Timezones

About Nigeria Flag

Nigeria flag
Nigeria Flag Colors   Green
  White
Meaning of Nigeria flag colors

Designed in 1959 and hoisted in 1960, Nigeria’s flag has three vertical stripes.
Green: the two green bands link to the natural resources.
White: Peace in Nigeria.
Nigeria Flag Proportion Ratio 1:2
Nigeria Flag Proportion in Decimal 2.0
Official Nigeria's Flag Adoption Date October 1, 1960 (63 years, 2 months ago)

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Facts About Nigeria

Country Name Nigeria
Official Name Federal Republic of Nigeria
Capital of Nigeria Abuja
Demonym Nigerian
Dialing Code 234
Country Code NG/NGA
Currencies Naira (₦)
TLDs .ng
Area 923,768.0 km2
356,668.672336 sq mi
Coordinates 10.0, 8.0
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Religions in Nigeria Christian 49%, Muslim (Sunni and Shia) 49%, Folk religion 1.5%, Other religions 0.5%
Major Languages English (en)
Nigeria in Hindi नाइजीरिया
Nigeria in Arabic نيجيريا
Nigeria in French Nigeria
Nigeria in Italian Nigeria
Nigeria in Spanish Nigeria
Nigeria in Japanese ナイジェリア
Independence Day of Nigeria October 1, 1960
Founding Father of Nigeria Nnamdi Azikiwe
National Anthem (Lyricist) Lilian Jean Williams
National Anthem (Composer) Frances Benda
National Animal of Nigeria Eagle
National Flower of Nigeria Costus Spectabilis
National Bird of Nigeria Black-Crowned Crane Or Balearica Pavonina
National Dish / Food of Nigeria Jollof Rice
National Motto of Nigeria Unity And Faith, Peace And Progress
National Sport of Nigeria Football (Soccer)
National Libraries of Nigeria National Library Of Nigeria
National Library of Nigeria is in Lagos
National Airline of Nigeria Air Nigeria
National Airline IATA code of Nigeria VK
Number of Universities in Nigeria 279 (Two Hundred Seventy Nine)
Number of Provinces/States 37 (Thirty Seven)
Cities in Nigeria 72 (Seventy Two)
Number of Airports 46 (Forty Six)
Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/nigeria
Source: Government of the Nigeria and other.
Report

Provinces/States (37)

Cities (72)

Airports (46)
Neighboring Countries of Nigeria

Benin

Cameroon

Chad

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