Nigeria
Nigeria is a country in Africa (Western Africa). Its capital is Abuja. It has about 237,527,782 inhabitants (6th of 194 by population) and covers 923,768 km² (31st of 195 by area).
Quick facts
| Capital | Abuja |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Western Africa |
| Population | 237,527,782 (2025) |
| Area | 923,768 km² |
| Currencies | Nigerian naira (₦) |
| Languages | English |
| Demonym | Nigerian |
| Borders | Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger |
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