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sent by Valentin Poposki, 13 Nov 2020
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Borno State is located in
north-eastern Nigeria. It was formed in 1976
following the division of North-Eastern State and until
1991, it contained what is now Yobe State. The state is the epicenter of
the clashes with the Islamist group Boko Haram and government security forces.
Valentin Poposki, 13 Nov 2020
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sent by Valentin Poposki, 13 Nov 2020
The state flag of Borno has a light green field in the centre of which is the state emblem which features a map of the state superimposed on which is the Nigerian coat of arms, the name of the state and its motto, "Home of Peace". Two variants are known to exist.
Valentin Poposki, 13 Nov 2020
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by Valentin Poposki, 13 Nov 2020
State Seal