Nigeria: flag, capital and facts
Nigeria is a country in Western Africa (Africa). Its capital is Abuja. Population — 232,679,478. Area — 923,768 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Nigeria
Green, white, green vertical bands.
The capital of Nigeria — Abuja
Abuja is the capital of Nigeria. The capital isn't Lagos — it's Abuja.
Facts about Nigeria
- Official name
- Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Capital
- Abuja
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 232,679,478
- Area
- 923,768 km²
- Currency
- NGN (₦)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 10°, 8°
How to remember the name
The nameNigeria — the giant of Africa, with the most people on the continent.
Did you know?
One in every six Africans lives in Nigeria.
Other countries of Western Africa
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