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Nigeria's Quick Facts

Land Area	910,768 km2
Water Area	13,000 km2
Total Area	923,768 km2
Population	186,053,386
Population Density	201.41 / km2
Government Type	Federal Presidential Republic
GDP (PPP)	$1.09 Trillion
GDP Per Capita	$5,900
Currency	Naira (NGN)
Largest Cities	Lagos (14,368,332) Kano (3,999,050) Ibadan (3,551,961) Abuja (3,277,740) Port Harcourt (3,020,232) Benin City (1,727,169) Onitsha (1,414,790) Uyo (1,135,775) Kaduna (1,113,210) Aba (1,081,466)

Nigeria Flag:

The Nigeria national flag was officially adopted on October 1, 1960.

The centered white stripe is symbolic of peace and country unity, while the green stripes represent fertile land.

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Nigeria Coat of Arms:

Nigeria's coat of arms features two white horses supporting a black shield. The 'Y' shape in the middle of the shield is representative of the Benue and Niger Rivers, while the color black is a symbol of the fertile soil.

Above the shield a red eagle represents strength, and the national motto is displayed on a ribbon below