Nigeria 🇳🇬
Nigeria 🇳🇬: capital Abuja, population 223 million, located in Africa. Currency: Nigerian Naira (₦). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Abuja
- Population: 223 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: English
- Currency: Nigerian Naira (₦)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Area: 923,768 km² (356,669 sq mi)
- Region: Western Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: Nigerian
- Internet domain: .ng
Fun Facts About Nigeria
- The most populous country in Africa.
- Has over 500 living languages.
- Its film industry produces more movies annually than Hollywood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nigeria known for?
Nigeria is known for several things — The most populous country in Africa; Has over 500 living languages; Its film industry produces more movies annually than Hollywood.
How big is Nigeria?
Nigeria covers about 923,768 square kilometers (356,669 square miles), in the Western Africa region.
Is Nigeria landlocked?
No. Nigeria has a coastline and shares land borders with 4 neighboring countries.
What are people from Nigeria called?
People from Nigeria are called Nigerian.
What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
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