| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | 9.08200 N, 8.67530 E |
| Map of Nigeria |  |
| Flag |  |
| Area | 923,768 km² |
| Coastline | 530 miles |
| Neighboring Countries | Cameroon Benin Equatorial Guinea Togo Niger Sao Tome and Principle Ghana Gabon Burkina Faso Chad Congo Central African Republic Ivory Coast Mali Liberia Guinea Democratic Republic of the Congo Libya Algeria Sierra Leone Sudan Senegal Guinea-Bissau Gambia Tunisia |
| Time Zone | WAT (UTC +1) |
| Population | 192.24 million (2017) |
| Symbol |  |
| Independence Day | October 1st, 1960 |
| President of Nigeria | Muhammadu Buhari |
| Vice President of Nigeria | Yemi Osinbajo |
| National Anthem | ‘’Arise O Compatriots’’ |
| Motto | ‘’Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress’’ |
| National Animal | Eagle |
| National Bird | Black Crowned Crane |
| National Flower | Costus Spectabilis |
| National Drink | Kunu and zobo (Northern Nigeria) Palmwine and Native gin (Southern Nigeria) |
| National Sport | Football |
| National Dance | Nigerian Dance |
| National Language | English |
| Seasons in Nigeria | Rainy Season Summer Season |
| Prestigious Awards of Nigeria | Military Awards – Order of the Federal Republic, Order of the Niger Civilian Gallantry Awards – Albert Medal, Edward Medal, Sea Gallantry Medal, Empire Gallantry Medal, British Empire Medal, George Cross, George Medal, Queen’s Gallantry Medal Cinema Award – Africa International Film Festival, Africa Film Academy, Africa Movie Academy Awards, Nollywood Movies Network, Nollywood Movies Awards, Best of Nollywood Awards, Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards |
| Religion in Nigeria | Protestantism (74.1%) Roman Catholicism (24.9%) Eastern Orthodox (0.1%) Other Christian (0.9%) |
| Average Marriage age in Nigeria | 26.9 years for men and 19.3 years for women |
| Capital | Abuja (90 4’N 7029’E) |
| Number of States | 36 States |
| Largest State in Nigeria | Kano State |
| Smallest State in Nigeria | Bayelsa State |
| Number of Cities | 80 Cities |
| Largest City in Nigeria | Lagos |
| Smallest City in Nigeria | Uromi |
| Literacy rate | 59.6% (males) 69.2% (females) |
| Type of Government | Presidential System Federation Federal Republic |
| GDP | PPP – $1,125 trillion (2017) Nominal – $400.621 billion (2017) |
| GDP per capita | $5,960 (2017) |
| Currency | Naira (₦) (NGN) |
| Calling Code | +234 |
| Internet TLD | .ng |
| ISO 3166 code | NG |
| Festivals of Nigeria | Eid al Maulud Argungu Fishing Festival Easter Osun Festival Eid al Fitri Eid al Kabir Calabar Carnival Christmas Day |
| Historic Monuments | Arometa The Kano City Walls Ogbunike Caves Jesus de Saviour Statue Benin Bronze Heads |
| Protected Areas in Nigeria | 9 National Parks 11 Forest Reserves 5 Game Reserves 1 Nature Parks 1 Nature Reserves |
| Longest River in Nigeria | Niger River |
| Longest Bridge in Nigeria | Third Mainland Bridge |
| Longest Beach in Nigeria | Ibeno Beach |
| Largest Lake | Lake Chad |
| Largest Island | Vitoria Island |
| Highest Mountain in Nigeria | Chappal Waddi |
| Biggest Dam in Nigeria | Kainji Dam |
| Biggest Waterfall in Nigeria | Farin Ruwa Waterfall |
| Tallest Building in Nigeria | InterContinental Lagos |
| Richest person of Nigeria | Aliko Dangote |
| Best places to visit in Nigeria | Calabar Lagos Abeokuta Yankari National Park Abuja Ibadan Kainji Lake National Park Gashaka Gumti National Park Enugu Port Harcourt Erin-Ijesha Uyo Okomu National Park Benin City Edumanom National Forest |
| Official Website | http://www.nigeria.gov.ng/ |
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