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Nigeria — silhouette, capital and facts
Nigeria is in Africa and its capital is Abuja. With about 213 million people and 923,768 km², it ranks 31st in area and 7th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Nigeria, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Abuja
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 213 million
- Area
- 923,768 km²
- Language
- English
- Currency
- Naira
- Flag colors
- green, white
Borders
Nigeria shares a land border with 4 countries: Niger, Chad, Cameroon, Benin.
Fun facts about Nigeria
- Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, is one of the largest in the world by number of films per year.
- More than 500 languages are spoken in the country, including Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo.
- Zuma Rock, a monolith about 700 m tall near Abuja, is a natural symbol of the country.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
Which continent is Nigeria in?
Nigeria is in Africa.
Which countries border Nigeria?
Nigeria shares a land border with 4 countries: Niger, Chad, Cameroon, Benin.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Nigeria?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Nigeria is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Nigeria?
Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, is one of the largest in the world by number of films per year. More than 500 languages are spoken in the country, including Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo. Zuma Rock, a monolith about 700 m tall near Abuja, is a natural symbol of the country.
More countries in Africa
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Nigeria. It is only an approximation.
- Cambodia — Phnom Penh, Asia
- Sudan — Khartoum, Africa
- North Macedonia — Skopje, Europe
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