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Nigeria Country Overview

 

Federal Republic of Nigeria

Nigeria Country Overview. The official name is the Federal Republic of Nigeria. For short it is called Nigeria. Nigeria has been home to millions of indigenous people and kingdoms since the second millennium BC before colonialism. Nigeria regained its independence as a nation from the United Kingdom on October 1st, 1960.

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Nigeria Country Overview

Nigeria Country Overview - African Map

African map highlighting Nigerian location.

  1. Where is Nigeria located?

    Nigeria is located on the west coast of Africa. Nigeria is situated on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa. Its neighbors are Benin, Niger, Cameroon, and Chad.

  2. What is the capital of Nigeria?

    The capital of Nigeria is Abuja. Abuja has a population of 3,095,000 as of 2019. The most populated city is Lagos with a population of approx. 9 million people.

  3. How large is the country of Nigeria?

    Nigeria has 910,771 square kilometers of land (351,667 square miles). Nigeria is the 14th largest country in Africa by land mass on the continent of Africa.

  4. Is Nigeria a a member of the African Union?

    Nigeria is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member shine 25th May, 1963.

 

Nigeria Country Overview - People

  1. What is the population of Nigeria?

    Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. The population of Nigeria is approximately 200 million as of 2019. The second is the capital city of Lagos 9 million (est.). 

  2. What are the Ethnic groups in Nigeria?

    As of 2019 the estimated breakdown of Ethnic groups are as follows; Hausa 30%, Yoruba 15.5%, Igbo (Ibo) 15.2%, Fulani 6%, Tiv 2.4%, Kanuri/Beriberi 2.4%, Ibibio 1.8%, Ijaw/Izon 1.8%, other 24.7%.

  3. How many languages are spoken in Nigeria?

    Official language is English. Native African languages spoken are Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo), Fulani, and over 500 additional indigenous languages.

Nigeria Culture

  1. What is the culture of Nigeria?

    Nigeria has over 250 ethnic groups. Yoruba, Hausa Fulani and Igbo are the most popular of the ethnic groups. The locals are known for being friendly and polite to visitors. Nigerians are a proud people and very family oriented. They respect their ancestor and traditions.

  2. What religions are in Nigeria? 

    Muslim 53.5%, Christianity 45.9% and other .6% as of 2019 (est.).

 

Nigeria Country Overview - Economy

  1. Nigeria Political System Overview.

    Nigeria is a Republic and Federation. The president is head of state, and to no more than two four-year terms. Nigeria has three branches of government; Executive, Legislative, Judicial.

  2. What is the currency used in Nigeria?

    In 1973 the Nigerian Naira (NGN) is the official currency for the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Nigerian pound was the currency of Nigeria prior to 1973, between 1907 and 1973.

  3. How is the economy in Nigeria?

    The economy in Nigeria is heavily dependent on crude oil, which accounts for approx. 10% of the country’s GDP and 70% of government revenue. The industrialization sector has been growing over the decades but not yet a major contributor. Agriculture and the services industries are the largest employers in Nigeria.

  4. What are the main natural resources in Nigeria?

    Nigeria is rich in petroleum, natural gas, tin, iron ore, coal, limestone, niobium, lead, zinc and arable land. Nigeria country overview all resources.

Interesting Fact about Nigeria.
Nigeria is expected to grow to 400 million by 2050 and become the third most populous country in the world after China and India.

 

All numericals and information are estimates. Numbers and information may vary overtime be different from the time of this article.