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The national symbols of Nigeria represent the country's identity, heritage, and values, reflecting its cultural diversity and historical journey. These symbols include the national flag , coat of arms, anthem, and pledge, as well as the national flower, animal, currency, and other national emblems. [ 1 ]
Flag of the Nigerian Defence Forces: 1998– Naval ensign: A white field with the national flag in the canton, with the Naval seal in the fly. Air force ensign: A sky-blue field with the national flag in the canton, with the air force roundel in the fly. Flag of the Nigerian Army
A national symbol is a manifestation of a nation or community, serving as a representation of their identity and values. National symbols may be not only applied to sovereign states but also nations and countries in a state of colonial or other forms of dependence , federal integration , or even ethnocultural communities that identify as a ...
The black shield represents Nigeria's fertile soil, while the two supporting horses or chargers on each side represent dignity. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white twists of the torse on the top of the shield represent the colours of the Nigerian Flag. [1] The red flowers at the base are Costus spectabilis, Nigeria's ...
Orders, decorations, and medals of Nigeria (2 C, 4 P) Pages in category "National symbols of Nigeria" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total.
These are lists of national symbols: List of national animals; List of national anthems; List of national birds; List of national dances; List of national emblems; List of national flags; List of national flowers; List of national founders; List of national fruits; List of national instruments (music) List of national poets; List of national trees
In preparation for the independence of Nigeria from the British Empire, a national planning committee was established which set a competition to select a national flag in 1958. [1] In 1959, out of almost 3,000 entries, Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi won the competition with an equal green-white-green with a red quarter sun on the white stripe was ...
Symbols of North America by country (23 C) A. National symbols of Abkhazia (7 P) ... National symbols of Nigeria (2 C, 12 P) National symbols of Niue (1 C, 2 P)