Situated in Western Africa, Nigeria 🇳🇬 (officially Federal Republic of Nigeria) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 232.7 million and a total area of 923,768 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Nigeria through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Abuja, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Nigeria located?
Geographically, Nigeria belongs to Western Africa within Africa. Its territory spans approximately 923,768 km², which makes it the 33rd largest country or territory on Earth.
Nigeria has a coastline as well as land borders with Benin, Cameroon, Chad and Niger — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Abuja, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how nigerian life really works.
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Who lives in Nigeria?
Around 232.7 million people live in Nigeria, making it the 6th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Nigeria is called a Nigerian.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Nigeria — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN, symbol ₦). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Nigeria is +234. Websites from the country typically use the .ng internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Nigeria are its flag, its capital Abuja, and its approximate population of 232.7 million.
Neighbouring countries
Nigeria shares borders with 4 countries:
Fun facts about Nigeria
- Nigeria's flag emoji is 🇳🇬 — its two-letter country code is NG and its three-letter code is NGA.
- Nigeria covers 923,768 km², ranking 33rd in the world by area.
- With about 232.7 million people, Nigeria holds the 6th spot in the world population ranking.
- Nigeria is a member state of the United Nations.
- Nigeria shares borders with 4 countries.
Nigeria — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Nigeria?
- The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
- What is the population of Nigeria?
- Nigeria has a population of approximately 232,679,478 people, ranking 6th in the world.
- Where is Nigeria located?
- Nigeria is located in Western Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Nigeria?
- The main language spoken in Nigeria is English.
- What currency is used in Nigeria?
- Nigeria uses the Nigerian naira (NGN).
