Nigeria: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Nigeria

Nigeria is a country in Western Africa. Its capital is Abuja. It covers about 923,768 km² (356,669 sq mi). The official language is English. It shares land borders with 4 countries.

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Nigeria at a glance

Official name
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Capital
Abuja
Region
Western Africa (Africa)
Area
923,768 km² (356,669 sq mi)
Official language
English
Currency
Nigerian naira (₦)
People
Nigerian
Calling code
+234
Internet domain
.ng
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.

Nigeria is in Western Africa, part of the Africa region.

Nigeria uses the Nigerian naira (₦).

The official language of Nigeria is English.

Nigeria borders Benin, Cameroon, Chad and Niger.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).