Flag of Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa · NG · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionSub-Saharan Africa
- ISO codeNG
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Nigeria |
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| Country | Nigeria |
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| Official Name | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
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| Capital | Abuja |
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| Continent | Africa |
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| Region | Western Africa |
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| ISO Code | NG / NGA |
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| Internet Domain | .ng |
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| Calling Code | +234 |
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| Currency | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
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| Official Language(s) | English |
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| Demonym | Nigerian |
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| Area | 923,768 km² |
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| Population | 195,874,740 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Nigeria |
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| Current Version Adopted | 1 October 1960 |
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| Design First Used | 1960 |
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| Flag Proportion | 1:2 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 2 |
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| Main Colours | Green, White |
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| Designer | Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi |
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| Design Type | Vertical triband |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Nigeria |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Green | | #008751 | 0, 135, 81 | 100, 0, 40, 47 | No official Pantone reference |
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| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Green | Stands for the forests and abundant natural wealth of the country. |
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| White | Stands for peace and unity. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 1959 | Akinkunmi, a student in London, wins a competition with over two thousand entries |
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| 1 October 1960 | Raised at independence, with the designer’s red sun removed by the judges |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 1:2 |
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| Hoist (height) | 1 units |
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| Fly (width) | 2 units |
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| Layout | Vertical triband |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | Three equal vertical bands |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Flags and Coat of Arms Ordinance, Cap 152 |
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How the Flag of Nigeria Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Nigeria
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | Yes |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | Yes |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | Yes |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | Yes |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 66 years |
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| Adoption Date | 1 October 1960 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1960 |
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| Designer | Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | Green |
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| Flags It Resembles | Nigeria’s design has been copied by no other state |
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| Notable Feature | Vertical triband |
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