Nigeria - Wikipedia
Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.
Nigeria | History, Population, Flag, Map, Languages, Capital,
4 天之前 · Nigeria is a country located on the western coast of Africa that has a diverse geography, with climates ranging from arid to humid equatorial. Hundreds of languages are spoken in Nigeria, including Yoruba, Igbo, Fula, Hausa, Edo, Ibibio, Tiv, and English. Nigeria’s capital is Abuja.
Nigeria - The World Factbook
2024年10月8日 · Nigeria achieved independence from Britain in 1960 and transitioned to a federal republic with three constituent states in 1963 under President Nnamdi AZIKIWE.
History of Nigeria | Events, People, Dates, Maps, & Facts
2024年9月18日 · A survey of notable events and people in the history of Nigeria. The country, located on the Atlantic coast in western Africa, has a diverse population and is home to some 250 ethnic groups, and hundreds of languages are spoken in the country.
Nigeria Factsheet - The World Factbook
Nigeria Factsheet - The World Factbook. Country Factsheet. PDF. Introduction. Background. Africa’s most populous country attained independence from Britain in 1960. Adoption of a new constitution in 1999 completed a peaceful transition to civilian rule.
Nigeria country profile - BBC News
2023年7月28日 · Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with the modern state taking its present territorial shape as a result of 19th Century British colonialisation. It became independent in 1960...
Nigeria Maps & Facts - World Atlas
2023年7月31日 · Nigeria is a West African country located in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres of the Earth. It is bordered by four countries. These are Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Benin to the north, northeast, east, and west respectively.
A brief overview and history of Nigeria | Britannica
Nigeria, officially Federal Republic of Nigeria, Country, western Africa. Area: 356,667 sq mi (923,768 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 228,181,000. Capital: Abuja. There are more than 250 ethnic groups, including Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, and Igbo. Languages: English (official), Hausa.
Nigeria - The World Factbook
2021年12月20日 · The government continues to face the daunting task of institutionalizing democracy and reforming a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through decades of corruption and mismanagement. In addition, Nigeria continues to experience longstanding ethnic and religious tensions.
Nigeria - BBC News
2024年10月8日 · Nigeria set to boycott Afcon 2025 qualifier in Libya. Nigeria’s players say they will boycott their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya on Tuesday after being left stranded at an ...