National symbols of Nigeria

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The national symbols of Nigeria are official and unofficial flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of Nigeria and of its culture.

Symbol[edit]

Title Name of Symbol Picture
National flag Flag of Nigeria
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Nigeria
National anthem Arise, O Compatriots[1]
Arise, O Compatriots
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National flower Costus Spectabili[2][3]
National bird Black crowned crane[4]
National animal Eagle[5]
National dish Jollof rice[6][7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Nigerian National Anthem". nhcuk.dreamhosters.com. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  2. ^ "Spirit of the land: Spectacular Costus Spectabilis". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-09-28. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  3. ^ "The National Flower of Nigeria: Costus Spectabilis | Nigerian Embassy in Tel-Aviv, Israel". www.nigerianembassy.co.il. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  4. ^ "Crowned Crane: The sad story of Nigeria's 'national' bird". 3 February 2018.
  5. ^ "National animal of Nigeria - Eagle | Symbol Hunt". symbolhunt.com. 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  6. ^ Atlas, Taste (2020-01-28). "Jollof Rice Nigeria's National Dish - Africa.com". www.africa.com. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  7. ^ "The National Dish of Nigeria | Nigerian Jollof Rice". All Nigerian Foods. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
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