Nigeria
Federal Republic of Nigeria · Western Africa
About Nigeria
Nigeria (officially Federal Republic of Nigeria) is a country in Western Africa, with Abuja as its capital. It is home to roughly 237.53 million people, giving a population density of about 257 people per square kilometre. The country covers 923,768 km² of land and shares land borders with 4 neighbouring countries. Its economy is valued at approximately $290.79B in nominal GDP (2025), and it records a Human Development Index of 0.560. The official currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN), and the main language is English.
How Nigeria is governed
Head of state and government; holds executive power.
Leads the executive; commander of the armed forces.
Bicameral — House of Representatives — 360 seats; Senate — 109 seats
Who holds the power?
Nigeria is a federal presidential republic modelled on the United States. The President is both head of state and government, directly elected, and shares power with a bicameral National Assembly and an independent judiciary. Its 36 states hold significant powers, and elections balance ethnic and regional interests across a large, diverse federation.
Key indicators
Latest available data · World Bank & UNDP.
💹 Economy
👥 People
🌍 Quality of Life
Travel & practical
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Fun facts about Nigeria
- Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa.
- Its film industry, 'Nollywood', is one of the largest in the world by output.
- More than 500 languages are spoken across the country.
- Nigeria is the 6th most populous country in the world, with about 237.53 million people.
- It is the most populous country in Africa.
- By land area it is the 31st-largest country in the world, covering 923,768 km².
- It has the world's 49th-largest economy by nominal GDP ($290.79B).
Nigeria vs South Africa
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