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Nigeria

Location
Location Description

Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon

Continent
Africa
Bordering Countries
Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger
Independent
Yes
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of this country is composed of three equal vertical bands of green, white and green.

Capital
Abuja
Language
English
Currency
(naira)
Size
356,669 sq mi (923,768 sq km) — 33rd largest
Total Population
223,800,000 people — 6th largest
Population Density
627 people per sq mi (242 people per sq km) — 62nd largest

Country Location

Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon

Country Flag

The flag of this country is composed of three equal vertical bands of green, white and green.