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Nigeria's Information

Land Area	910,768 km²
Water Area	13,000 km²
Total Area	923,768km² (#31)
Population	186,053,386 (#7)
Population Density	204.28/km²
Government Type	Federal Presidential Republic
GDP (PPP)	$1,090.00 Billion
GDP Per Capita	$5,900
Currency	Naira (NGN)
More Information	Nigeria
Largest Cities	Lagos (9,000,000) Kano (3,626,068) Ibadan (3,565,108) Kaduna (1,582,102) Port Harcourt (1,148,665) Benin City (1,125,058) Maiduguri (1,112,449) Zaria (975,153) Aba (897,560) Jos (816,824) View all cities in Nigeria

Nigeria Flag:
Flag of Nigeria

The Nigeria national flag was officially adopted on October 1, 1960.
The centered white stripe is symbolic of peace and country unity, while the green stripes represent fertile land.
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Nigeria Coat of Arms:
Flag of Nigeria

Nigeria's coat of arms features two white horses supporting a black shield. The 'Y' shape in the middle of the shield is representative of the Benue and Niger Rivers, while the color black is a symbol of the fertile soil.

Above the shield a red eagle represents strength, and the national motto is displayed on a ribbon below

This page was last updated on July 10, 2020.

Nigeria Trivia

What are the Biggest Ethnic Groups in Nigeria?

The Hausa is the biggest ethnic group in Nigeria, making up 25.1% of the population.

Largest Ethnic Groups In Nigeria

What Language is Spoken in Nigeria?

Nigeria is a multilingual nation with over 520 languages being spoken in the country. English is the official language.

What Languages Are Spoken In Nigeria?

Who Was the First President of Nigeria?

Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria after the country became a fully independent republic and Nigeria cut ties with Britain.

Presidents And Military Leaders Of Nigeria Since Independence

What is the Major Religion in Nigeria?

42.5% of the population of Nigeria is Sunni Islam, 32.3% of the population of Nigeria is Protestant Christianity, and 10.9% of the population practices Roman Catholicism.

Religious Beliefs In Nigeria

What is the Longest River in Nigeria?

The Niger River is the longest river in Nigeria. It stretches for 2,597 miles and is shared with Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Benin.

The Longest Rivers In Nigeria

What is the Biggest City in Nigeria?

Lagos, with its 21 million metro area residents, is one of the earth's most populous urban areas and the largest city in Nigeria.

Biggest Cities In Nigeria

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