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by Valentin Poposki and Tomislav Todorovic, 13 Nov 2020
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Bayelsa State is the southernmost state in
Nigeria in the core of the Niger Delta, between Delta State and
Rivers State. The state was formed on 01 October
1996 from part of the Rivers State and is thus one
of the newest states of the Nigerian federation. Its capital is at Yenagoa.
Valentin Poposki, 13 Nov 2020
The flag of Bayelsa State is divided vertically into two with a plain white
stripe at the hoist. The fly half is divided into three equal horizontal
stripes of indigo, red and green. There are three white five point stars,
one on each stripe, adjacent to the centre.
Valentin Poposki, 13 Nov 2020
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image sent by Valentin Poposki, 13 Nov 2020
The state also has adopted a coat of arms.
Valentin Poposki, 13 Nov 2020
image by Jaume Ollé, 24 Dec 2008 (reconstructed from photographs)
Previously the unofficial state flag was a horizontal tricolour of green, white and
red, the significance of which is unknown.
Jaume Ollé, 24 Dec 2008