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Nigeria

Africa

Quick Facts

Capital

Abuja

Population

216.0M

Area

923,768 km²

Density

234 /km²

Median age

18.8 yrs

Description

Adoption

1 October 1960 (independence, 66 years). The red sun of the original design was removed.

Designed byMichael Taiwo Akinkunmi, a student who won a contest (1959).

Design & Symbolism

Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.

Proportions

1:2

Shape

Rectangular

Colors

Green#008751 · Pantone 356 C

Green represents Nigeria's forests and agricultural wealth.

White#FFFFFF

The central white band symbolizes peace and unity.

Construction details

Proportions 1:2. Three equal vertical bands, green at the hoist, white in the middle, green at the fly.

Construction sheet

Etiquette & protocol

How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.

Specific rules — Nigeria

The flag is honoured on 1 October, Independence Day.
It flies on public buildings and at official ceremonies.

Common conventions

Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.

Did you know?

It was designed by a twenty-three-year-old student, who won a national contest before independence.

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