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three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and green; the color green represents the forests and abundant natural wealth of the country, white stands for peace and unity

Background:British influence and control over what would become Nigeria and Africa's most populous country 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 government continues to face the daunting task of reforming a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing democracy. In addition, Nigeria continues to experience longstanding ethnic and religious tensions. Although both the 2003 and 2007 presidential elections were marred by significant irregularities and violence, Nigeria is currently experiencing its longest period of civilian rule since independence. The general elections of April 2007 marked the first civilian-to-civilian transfer of power in the country's history and the elections of 2011 were generally regarded as credible. In January 2014, Nigeria assumed a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2014-15 term.

Total Area: 923,768 sq km

Land Area:910,768 sq km

Water Area:13,000 sq km

Land Boundries Total:4,477 km

Border Countries:Benin 809 km, Cameroon 1,975 km, Chad 85 km, Niger 1,608 km

Coastline:853 km

Lowest Point:Atlantic Ocean 0 m

Highest Point:Chappal Waddi 2,419 m

Population:177155754

Population Growth Rate:2.47% (2014 est.)

Religion:Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, indigenous beliefs 10%

Literacy(%):0.613

Literacy(%) Male:0.721

Literacy(%) Female:50.4% (2010 est.)

Independence Day:1 October 1960 (from the UK)

National Holiday:Independence Day (National Day), 1 October (1960)

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