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    Nigeria Flag

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    Vertical Stripes

    How to identify it

    Green, white, green vertical bands with nothing on the white.

    Design and construction

    Adoption and legal status
    The design entered use at independence on 1 October 1960.
    Construction
    Three equal vertical bands of green, white and green.

    Officially documented meaning

    The green bands represent agriculture and natural wealth, while the white band represents peace and unity.

    History of the design

    Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi submitted the winning design in a national competition. His proposal included a red sun in the centre, which was removed before the flag was adopted.

    Sources

    References for the design and any additional notes on this page.