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.
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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