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🇳🇬 Nigeria Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Nigeria is a country in West Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 923,768 km² and has a coastline of 853 km. It shares land borders with 4 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
West Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
923,768 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
240/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
853 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1
UTC offset
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Independence
1960
established
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Climate
Tropical, hot and humid south, dry north
general type

Location and Position

Nigeria is situated in West Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 853 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Nigeria covers a total area of 923,768 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 222M across this area, the population density is 240/km². The capital city is Abuja.

Climate

The climate of Nigeria is tropical, hot and humid south, dry north. The best time to visit is generally November–February, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Nigeria

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Benin
Porto-Novo
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Niger
Niamey
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Chad
N'Djamena
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Cameroon
Yaoundé

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nigeria located?

Nigeria is located in West Africa, Africa. The capital city is Abuja.

How large is Nigeria?

Nigeria has a total area of 923,768 km² with a population density of 240/km².

What countries border Nigeria?

Nigeria shares land borders with: Benin, Niger, Chad, Cameroon.

What is the climate of Nigeria?

The climate of Nigeria is Tropical, hot and humid south, dry north. The best time to visit is November–February.

What timezone is Nigeria in?

Nigeria observes UTC+1 timezone.

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