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Nigeria

Western Africa, Africa

English

Nigeria is a country in Western Africa, Africa. With a population of 223,800,000 and an area of 923,768 km², the capital city is Abuja. The official language is English. The national currency is the Nigerian naira (₦ NGN).

Quick Facts

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Abuja
Capital
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223,800,000
Population
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923,768 km²
Area
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₦ NGN
Currency
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+234
Dial Code
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.ng
TLD

Economy

Nigeria has a GDP per capita of $1,084, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$1,084
GNI per Capita$1,700

Geography

Nigeria is located in Western Africa at coordinates 10.00°N, 8.00°E. It shares borders with 4 countries. The highest point is Chappal Waddi at 2,419 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates10.00°N, 8.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointChappal Waddi
2,419 m
🏞️ Longest RiverNiger River
4,180 km
TimezonesUTC+01:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Nigeria, including Jos International Stadium with a capacity of 44,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumJos International Stadium
44,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Nigeria

What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
What is the population of Nigeria?
Nigeria has a population of approximately 223,800,000 people.
What currency does Nigeria use?
Nigeria uses the Nigerian naira (₦ NGN).
What language is spoken in Nigeria?
The official language of Nigeria is English.
What is the area of Nigeria?
Nigeria covers a total area of 923,768 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Nigeria?
The GDP per capita of Nigeria is approximately $1,084.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)