It's not only election day for NSW on Saturday - one of the world's most interesting democracies and the troubled economic superstar of Africa, Nigeria, will also go to the polls.
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To celebrate the joint flexing of our democratic rights on March 28, here's a rundown of electoral and civic facts about the homes of the Super Eagles and the Blues.
Population
Nigeria: 173.6 million
NSW: 7.4 million
Sporting team
Nigeria: Super Eagles (soccer)
NSW: Blues (rugby league, cricket), Waratahs (rugby union)
Motto
Nigeria: Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
NSW: Orta recens quam pura nites (Newly risen, how brightly you shine)
Floral emblem
Nigeria: Costus spectabilis (a gregarious species of herb)
NSW: NSW Waratah (Telopea speciosissima)
Eligible voters
Nigeria: 70 million (more than 70% likely to vote)
NSW: 5.1 million (all obliged to vote)
Polling stations
Nigeria: 150,000
NSW: 2300
Polls open/close
Nigeria: Open 8am. Voters must be present by 1pm. Polls close when last person in queue has voted.
NSW: Open 8am, close 6pm.
Area
Nigeria: 923,768 sq km
NSW: 809, 444 sq km
Life expectancy
Nigeria: 52.6 years
NSW: 82 years
Median age
Nigeria: 18.2 years
NSW: 37.7 years
Population growth
Nigeria: 2.5% p.a.
NSW: 1.4% p.a.
Literacy
Nigeria: 61%
NSW: 99%
GDP per capita
Nigeria: $2800 (US PPP)
Australia: $43,000 (US PPP)
Election issues
Nigeria: Unemployment, poverty, Boko Haram, corruption and bribery.
NSW: Privitisation of electricity infrastructure, transport infrastructure, cost of living, health and education budgets.
Candidates and seats
Nigeria: 14 candidates for the presidential election, 739 candidates for 109 Senate seats (approx. seven candidates per seat). 1780 for 360 National Assembly seats (approx. 5 candidates for seat)
NSW: 394 for 21 Legislative Council seats (approx. 19 candidates per seat). 540 for 93 Legislative Assembly seats (approx. six candidates per seat).
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