Nigeria
Africa's most populous country by a mile, Nigeria is home to more than 200 million people, hundreds of languages and Nollywood, a film industry that out-produces almost everyone.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANSÂ â—˘
Three equal vertical bands of green, white and green. The constitution refers to the National Flag only in the citizen's duty to respect it, and neither describes it nor assigns it a meaning. The green bands are conventionally read for Nigeria's forests and natural wealth and the white for peace and unity.
Nigeria FACTSÂ â—˘
| Capital | Abuja |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 237,527,782 (2025) |
| Area | 923,768 km² |
| Population density | 257/km² |
| Currency | Naira (NGN) |
| Official language | English |
| Calling code | +234 |
| Internet TLD | .ng |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | NG / NGA |
DID YOU KNOW? ◢
- It's the most populous country in Africa, home to more people than any other nation on the continent.
- Its film industry, nicknamed Nollywood, is one of the most prolific in the world by number of films made.
- More than 500 languages are spoken across the country.
- The capital was moved from Lagos to the purpose-built city of Abuja in 1991.
Nigeria QUICK ANSWERSÂ â—˘
What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
What is the population of Nigeria?
Nigeria had a population of 237,527,782 in 2025.
What currency does Nigeria use?
Nigeria uses the Naira (NGN).
What languages are spoken in Nigeria?
The official language of Nigeria is English.
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