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Nigeria is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Abuja. It has a population of around 195,874,740 people. The main language is English and the official currency is the Nigerian naira. It shares land borders with 4 countries.
Nigeria is a country in Africa. Its capital is Abuja. It has a population of 195,874,740, bordering 4 countries. The official language is English. The official currency is the Nigerian naira. Where is Nigeria?
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Nigeria at a glance
Capital Abuja
Population 195.9M
Currency Nigerian naira
Language English
Continent Africa
Coastline Yes The flag of Nigeria This is the national flag of Nigeria. Learn to spot it in a timed challenge — see a flag, pick the country, beat the clock.
Play Guess the Flag → Frequently asked questions about Nigeria What is the capital of Nigeria? The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
What continent is Nigeria in? Nigeria is located in Africa.
What is the population of Nigeria? Nigeria has a population of approximately 195,874,740 people.
What is the currency of Nigeria? The official currency of Nigeria is the Nigerian naira.
What language is spoken in Nigeria? The main language spoken in Nigeria is English.
What is the flag of Nigeria? Nigeria's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.
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