Nigeria - Wikipedia
Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.
Nigeria | History, Population, Flag, Map ... - Britannica
3 days ago · Nigeria is a country located on the western coast of Africa that has a diverse geography, with climates ranging from arid to humid equatorial. Hundreds of languages are spoken in Nigeria, including Yoruba, Igbo, Fula, Hausa, Edo, Ibibio, Tiv, and English. Nigeria’s capital is Abuja.
Nigeria Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Jul 31, 2023 · Nigeria is a West African country located in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres of the Earth. It is bordered by four countries. These are Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Benin to the north, northeast, east, and west respectively.
History of Nigeria | Events, People, Dates, Maps, & Facts
Nov 5, 2024 · A survey of notable events and people in the history of Nigeria. The country, located on the Atlantic coast in western Africa, has a diverse population and is home to some 250 ethnic groups, and hundreds of languages are spoken in the country.
Nigeria - The World Factbook
Nov 5, 2024 · The government of Africa's most populous nation continues to face the daunting task of institutionalizing democracy and reforming a petroleum-based economy whose revenues have been squandered through decades of corruption and mismanagement.
A brief overview and history of Nigeria | Britannica
Nigeria, officially Federal Republic of Nigeria, Country, western Africa. Area: 356,667 sq mi (923,768 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 228,181,000. Capital: Abuja. There are more than 250 ethnic groups, including Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, and Igbo. Languages: English (official), Hausa.
Nigeria country profile - BBC News
Jul 28, 2023 · Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with the modern state taking its present territorial shape as a result of 19th Century British colonialisation. It became independent in 1960...
13 Things You Need to Know About Nigeria - Google Arts
Nigeria is the most populous black nation on Earth. It is home to the second largest film industry on the globe whilst also being the fashion, technological and creative hub in Africa....
Nigeria - BBC News
Nov 2, 2024 · Living with Nigeria's blackouts - six weeks, no power. Large parts of Nigeria are experiencing power outages due to problems with the country's grid. All the latest content about Nigeria...
Nigeria - National Geographic Kids
Nigeria is a patchwork of distinctive regions, including deserts, plains, swamps, mountains, and steamy jungles. It has one of the largest river systems in the world, including the Niger Delta, the...