Flag of Nigeria
The flag of Nigeria has three equal vertical bands: green, white and green. It has no emblem or seal and a 1:2 ratio, which makes it twice as long as it is tall. The simple design was chosen as the winning entry in a national competition held before independence.
Colors
- Green #088858 · 67%
- White #F8F8F8 · 33%
Proportions: 1:2
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Nigeria
Green stands for Nigeria's forests and farmland, and white for peace and unity. The flag was designed by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, a student, whose original entry also had a red sun in the center; the judges removed it. The flag was first raised on October 1, 1960, when Nigeria became independent from Britain.
Map of Nigeria
Nigeria is a country in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea. It borders Benin to the west, Niger to the north, Chad to the northeast and Cameroon to the east, with a southern coast on the Atlantic Ocean.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Nigeria?
The flag of Nigeria is green and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Nigeria?
The flag of Nigeria has a ratio of 1:2 (height to width).
What does the flag of Nigeria mean?
Green stands for Nigeria's forests and farmland, and white for peace and unity. The flag was designed by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, a student, whose original entry also had a red sun in the center; the judges removed it. The flag was first raised on October 1, 1960, when Nigeria became independent from Britain.
Can I download the flag of Nigeria?
Yes: this page has the flag of Nigeria as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Jon Harald Søby.).
