Nigeria
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Region
Africa • Western Africa
Capital
Abuja
The flag of Nigeria is composed of three equal vertical bands of green, white and green.
About Nigeria
Nigeria is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Western Africa region. Its capital city is Abuja. With a population of 206,139,587, it ranks among the most populous countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 923,768 km², making it a large country in terms of land area. With a population density of 223.15 people per square kilometer, it is moderately populated.
The official language of Nigeria is English, .
The currency used in Nigeria is the Nigerian naira (₦), .
Nigeria is a member of the United Nations.
In Nigeria, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+01:00 time zone.
Nigeria shares its borders with 4 countries: Benin, Cameroon, Chad and Niger.
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Quick Facts
- Capital: Abuja
- Continent: Africa
- Native Name: Nigeria
- Demonym: Nigerian
- Top Level Domain: .ng
- Calling Code: +234
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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