Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon.
In ancient and pre-colonial times, the area of present-day Nigeria was occupied by a variety of ethnic groups with different languages and traditions. ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Nigeria:
8,922.029 km
Terrain:
Southern lowlands merge into central hills and plateaus; mountains in southeast, plains in north.
Natural Resources:
Natural gas, petroleum, tin, iron ore, coal, limestone, niobium, lead, zinc, arable land.
Industries:
Crude oil, coal, tin, columbite; rubber products, wood; hides and skins, textiles, cement and other construction materials, food products, footwear, chemicals, fertilizer, printing, ceramics, steel.
Population: 236,747,130
Largest population of any African nation; significant population clusters are scattered throughout the country, with the highest density areas being in the south and southwest.
Area: 923,768 km2
about six times the size of Georgia; slightly more than twice the size of California
The Niger River enters the country in the northwest and flows southward through tropical rain forests and swamps to its delta in the Gulf of Guinea.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| NGN | Nigerian naira | ₦ |
Capital City: Abuja
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:40 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Nigeria
You're in for a treat! Nigeria is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to February. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and traditions
- Diverse landscapes from savannahs to beaches
- Vibrant music and arts scene
- High crime rates and risk of terrorism
- Political instability and conflicts
- Health risks such as malaria
- 3.8HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Nigerian cuisine features rice, yams, and cassava.
- Popular dishes include jollof rice, egusi soup, and suya.
- Spices and chili peppers are widely used.
- Visit the Zuma Rock
- Explore the Yankari National Park
- Experience the Lagos nightlife
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