Nigeria is a country in West Africa, Africa. Its capital is Abuja, with a population of approximately 222M and a total area of 923,768 km². The official language is English and the currency is the Naira (NGN).
Nigeria covers an area of 923,768 km² with a population density of 240/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $477B ($2,150 per capita) and gained independence in 1960. It has a coastline of 853 km.
Nigeria is home to Nollywood — the world's second-largest film industry by volume, producing over 2,500 movies per year. The country also has more English speakers than England, and Lagos is Africa's largest city by population.
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A massive 725m monolith rising dramatically from the plains near Abuja — Nigeria's unofficial emblem
A UNESCO sacred forest of Yoruba shrines and sculptures along a river
Nigeria's premier wildlife reserve with hippos, elephants and rare West African lions
The pulsating heart of Africa's largest city — a mosaic of colonial buildings and street life
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
The official language(s) of Nigeria are English.
The population of Nigeria is approximately 222M.
Nigeria uses the Naira (NGN).
Nigeria is located in Africa, in the West Africa region.
Nigeria has a GDP of $477B, with a GDP per capita of $2,150.
The best time to visit Nigeria is November–February. The climate is Tropical, hot and humid south, dry north.
Visa required for most nationalities
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