Flag of Nigeria
The flag of Nigeria has three vertical stripes. Its colors are green and white. The current design dates from 1960. Nigeria is in Africa, and its capital is Abuja. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Abuja |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 232.7 million |
| Area | 923,768 km² |
| Currency | Nigerian naira |
| Colors | green and white |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1960 |
Which one is the flag of Nigeria?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Pakistan
Bangladesh
ZambiaQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie on the Gulf of Guinea.
- No country in Africa has more people than I do.
- Over 500 languages are spoken on my land.
- My film industry puts out more movies a year than Hollywood.
- My largest city is Lagos, but my capital is Abuja.
Flags of the neighbors
Benin
Cameroon
Chad
NigerWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Nigeria?
Green and white. The flag of Nigeria has three vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Nigeria?
Abuja.
Which flags look like the flag of Nigeria?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Zambia.
When was the flag of Nigeria adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1960.
What is the population of Nigeria?
About 232.7 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 923,768 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.