Nigeria has a population of 214,028,302 as of 2020.
Size
923,766 sq km / 356,668 sq mi (about 30% larger than Texas)
Capital City
Abuja, a city located in the central part of the country, became Nigeria’s capital, replacing the city Lagos, in 1991.
Ethnic Groups
30% Hausa 15.5% Igbo (Ibo) 6% Fulani 2.4% Tiv 30.7% Other
Religion
53.3% Muslim 10.6% Roman Catholic 35.3% Other Christian 0.8% Other / Nonreligious
Languages
English Hausa Yoruba
Igbo Fulani
There are more than 500 additional indigenous languages.
Geography
Nigeria is a large west African country located on the Atlantic coast of Africa. Nigeria contains highlands, multiple plateaus, and rivers.
Economy
Nigeria has one of the strongest economies in Africa. This growth has been driven by agriculture, telecommunication, and the service industry.
Interesting Fact
Nigeria is the seventh most populated country in the world.
Important Facts
The history of Nigeria is one of early and complex kingdoms. In the 19th century, Nigeria came under the control of the British. Nigeria gained their independence on October 1, 1960.
