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Nigeria

Nigeria is a country in West Africa. Major cities include the capital Abuja, Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadan[?], Port Harcourt[?].

Federal Republic of Nigeria
Nigeria flag medium.png coat of arms
(In Detail) (Full size)
National motto: Xxxxx
Official language English
Capital Abuja
President Olusegun Obasanjo[?]
Area
 - Total
 - % water
Ranked 31st
923,768 km²
1.4%
Population
 - Total
 - Density
Ranked 9th
123,337,822
141/km²
Independence
 - Date
From the United Kingdom
October 1, 1960
Currency Naira
Time zone UTC +1
National anthem Arise Oh Compatriots, Nigeria's Call Obey
Internet TLD.NG
Calling Code234

Table of contents

History

Main article: History of Nigeria

Politics

Main article: Politics of Nigeria

States

Main article: States of Nigeria

Geography

Main article: Geography of Nigeria

Economy

Main article: Economy of Nigeria

Demographics

Main article: Demographics of Nigeria

Culture

Main article: Culture of Nigeria[?]

Holidays
DateEnglish NameLocal NameRemarks
October 1Independence Day

Miscellaneous topics

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External Links


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