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History
Ibadan is the largest city of African origin south of the Sahara. It grew rapidly as a defensible site during the struggles among the Yoruba people during the late 18th and the first half of the 19th centuries. As a military stronghold,
Ibadan ruled the empire of the same name in the late 19th century. Parts of the city's ancient protective walls still stand.
Blue stands for water and rain. Black and white represent the racial harmony of the people. Effective date: 30 September 1966.
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