Is country located on the western coast of Africa.
Nigeria has a diverse geography, with climates ranging from arid to humid equatorial.
However, Nigeria’s most diverse feature is its people. Hundreds of languages are spoken in the country,
including Yoruba, Igbo, Fula, Hausa, Edo, Ibibio, Tiv, and English. The country has abundant natural resources,
notably large deposits of petroleum and natural gas.
Nigeria
Nigeria

The national capital is Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory, which was created by decree in 1976. Lagos, the former capital, retains its standing as the country’s leading commercial and industrial city.
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Nigeria
See article: flag of Nigeria
Audio File: national anthem of Nigeria

Head Of State And Government:
President: Bola Tinubu

Capital:
Abuja

Population:
(2025 est.) 233,560,000

Form Of Government:
federal republic with two legislative houses (Senate [109]; House of Representatives [360])

Official Language:
English

Modern Nigeria dates from 1914, when the British Protectorates of Northern and Southern Nigeria were joined. The country became independent on October 1, 1960, and in 1963 adopted a republican constitution but elected to stay a member of the Commonwealth.