Nigeria map and facts
Federal Republic of Nigeria · Western Africa, Africa. Capital: Abuja.
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Nigeria in magenta, neighbours in pink · ● capital
Nigeria in context
Nigeria is home to about 224 million people, 2.8% of the world's population, on 923,768 km² of territory. It shares land borders with 4 countries: Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger.
Closest in size in Africa: compare Nigeria and Tanzania. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.
Nigeria FAQ
What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja. Its largest city is Lagos.
What is the population of Nigeria?
About 224 million people (223,800,000), which ranks 6th of 197 countries.
How big is Nigeria?
Nigeria covers 923,768 km² (356,669 sq mi), the 31st-largest country by area.
What continent is Nigeria in?
Nigeria is in Africa, in the Western Africa subregion.
What countries border Nigeria?
Nigeria borders 4 countries: Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger.
What language is spoken in Nigeria?
Official or national language: English.