What is the capital of Nigeria?

The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.

What continent is Nigeria in?

Nigeria is in Africa, specifically the Western Africa subregion.

What is the population of Nigeria?

Nigeria has a population of roughly 195,874,740 people, across a land area of 923,768 km².

What language is spoken in Nigeria?

The main language of Nigeria is English.

Which countries border Nigeria?

Nigeria shares a land border with 4 countries: Benin, Cameroon, Chad and Niger.

Nigeria

Federal Republic of Nigeria

Nigeria is a country in Western Africa, Africa. Its capital is Abuja, home to roughly 195,874,740 people across 923,768 km² of land.

Where is Nigeria?

Nigeria is in Western Africa, Africa, bordering Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Abuja
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Western Africa
Population: 195,874,740
Land area: 923,768 km²
ISO codes: NG / NGA
Languages: English
Coastline: Has a coastline
Currency: Nigerian naira (NGN)
Calling code: +234
Internet domain: .ng

How Nigeria compares

Nigeria ranks 7th of 194 countries on this site by population and 31st by land area — roughly 2.6% of their combined population. In Africa it ranks 1st of 54 by population and 14th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 4 other countries.

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Flag of Nigeria: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Nigeria flag breaks down as 66.6% green and 33.4% white.

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Did you know?

Nollywood produces more films by volume than Hollywood, making Nigeria a global cinema powerhouse.
Nigeria has over 250 ethnic groups and hundreds of languages woven into daily life.
Afrobeats music from Lagos has become one of the most exported sounds in contemporary pop.
The Benin Bronzes — masterworks of the Edo Kingdom — are among Africa's most celebrated artworks.
Sukur Cultural Landscape in Adamawa, with its terraced fields and palace, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Nigeria: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Nigeria?: The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
What continent is Nigeria in?: Nigeria is in Africa, specifically the Western Africa subregion.
What is the population of Nigeria?: Nigeria has a population of roughly 195,874,740 people, across a land area of 923,768 km².
What language is spoken in Nigeria?: The main language of Nigeria is English.
Which countries border Nigeria?: Nigeria shares a land border with 4 countries: Benin, Cameroon, Chad and Niger.

Practice with geography games

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