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Three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and green.
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British influence and control over what would become
Nigeria grew through the 19th century. A series of constitutions
after World War II granted Nigeria greater autonomy; independence
came in 1960. Following nearly 16 years of military rule,
a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful transition
to civilian government was completed. The president faces the daunting
task of reforming a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been
squandered through corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing
democracy. In addition, the OBASANJO administration must defuse
longstanding ethnic and religious tensions,
if it is to build a sound foundation for economic growth and political
stability. Although the April 2003 elections were marred by some
irregularities, Nigeria is currently
experiencing its longest period of civilian rule since independence.
- CIA World Factbook.
Nigeria - Fotw
The green of the flag represents agriculture and the white Unity and Peace.
www.fotw.us/flags/ng.html
Nigeria - wikipedia.org
The people of Nigeria have an extensive history, and archaeological evidence shows that
human habitation of the area dates back to at least 9000 BC.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria
Nigeria - U.S. Department of State
The most populous country in Africa, Nigeria accounts for over half of West Africa's population. Although less than 25% of Nigerians are urban dwellers, at least 24 cities have populations of more than 100,000. The variety of customs, languages, and traditions among Nigeria's 250 ethnic groups gives the country a rich diversity. The dominant ethnic group in the northern two-thirds of the country is the Hausa-Fulani, most of whom are Muslim. Other major ethnic groups of the north are the Nupe, Tiv, and Kanuri. The Yoruba people are predominant in the southwest.
About half of the Yorubas are Christian and half Muslim. The predominantly Catholic Igbo are the largest ethnic group in the southeast, with the Efik, Ibibio, and Ijaw (the country's fourth-largest ethnic group) comprising a substantial segment of the population in that area. Persons of different language backgrounds most commonly communicate in English, although knowledge of two or more Nigerian languages is widespread. Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fulani, and Ijaw are the most widely used Nigerian languages.
www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2836.htm
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