Information about the Nigerian Flag: Colors and Meaning of the Flag of Nigeria
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:: Meaning of the Nigerian Flag ::
The Nigeria Flag was officially adopted on the 1st October, 1960 after Nigeria became independent from Great Britain and it consists of three equal bands of green, white and green. the right and left stripe are green; and the middle stripe is white.
The green stripes represent Nigeria’s agriculture, the forests, the abundant natural wealth and its lush vegetation. White represents the River Niger, peace, and unity.
:: Meaning of the Nigerian Coat of Arms ::
The Coat of Arms of Nigeria features an eagle mounted on a black shield with two white stripes that come together, like the letter Y. The black shield represents the fertile soil while the silvery bands represent the two main rivers flowing through Nigeria: the Benue River and the Niger River. The two horses on each side represent dignity. The eagle represents strength, while the yellow flowers at the base are Costus spectabilis, a colorful flower, which grows wildly in Nigeria. “Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress” is the country’s motto.
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