#Naìjíríyà

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Happy Democracy Day, Nigeria!

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As a good illustration of one of the most diverse nations in the world, the Federal Republic of Nigeria emerged from a whole host of prior colonies and protectorates - and prior to that, a whole host of empires and kingdoms.  Even still today, some 250 different ethnic groups live in Nigeria, with at least as many languages spoken, plus various other sectarian divisions (Christian and Muslim, north and south, rural and urban, coastal and inland, etc.).  And alas, some of those divisions have led to great unrest and violence through the years.  Here’s hoping Nigeria can, one day, be an example of an “e pluribus unum” sort of state....

Stamp details: Top left: Issued in: 1874 From: Lagos, Lagos Colony MC #1

Top middle: Issued in: 1892 From: Old Calabar, Oil Rivers Protectorate MC #1

Top right: Issued in: 1893 From: Old Calabar, Niger Coast Protectorate MC #16

Second row left: Issued in: 1900 From: Zungeru, Northern Nigeria Protectorate MC #1

Second row middle: Issued in: 1901 From: Old Calabar, Southern Nigeria Protectorate MC #1

Second row left: Issued in: 1912 From: Lagos, Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria MC #56

Third row: Issued on: June 1, 1914 From: Lagos, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria MC #1

Fourth row left: Issued on: October 1, 1960 From: Lagos, Federation of Nigeria MC #91

Fourth row right: Issued on: October 1, 1965 From: Lagos, Federal Republic of Nigeria MC #172

Stamp on bottom: Issued in: 2014 From: Lagos, Federal Republic of Nigeria SC #864

Recognized as a sovereign state by the UN: Yes (since October 7, 1960) Official name: Federal Republic of Nigeria; Jamhuriyar Taraiyar Nijeriya; Ọ̀hàńjíkọ̀ Ọ̀hànézè Naìjíríyà; Orílẹ̀-èdè Olómìniira Àpapọ̀ Nàìjíríà Member of the Universal Postal Union: Yes (since July 10, 1961)

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Happy Independence Day, Nigeria!

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Happy Independence Day, Nigeria!

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Happy Democracy Day, Nigeria!

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Nigeria vs Iceland