Federal Republic of Nigeria - sovereign country located in West Africa. Nigeria is a federal constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal Capital Territory. This map of Nigeria contains major cities, towns, states, roads, and rivers.
Map of Nigeria with states
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Geographical Overview
Nigeria occupies an area of 923,769 square kilometers (356,669 sq mi), which is one of the largest countries in Africa. Its landscapes are mostly covered with plains and savannas. But it encompasses a wide mix of deserts, plains, swamps, mountains, and jungles. In general, Nigeria contains plains in the north.
In the central region, it transitions to plateaus and hills. Finally, the southern region consists of coastal plains. But there are also several highland areas in the southeast as well, bordering Cameroon. These include the Cameroon Highlands, Atlantika Mountains, and Gotel Mountains. The Bornu Plains are to the northeast beside Chad. Whereas Sokoto Plains to the northwest with Niger.
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Satellite image of Nigeria
Rivers and Borders
Nigeria borders the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north. Its coast lies on the Gulf of Guinea, part of the Atlantic Ocean, in the south. The Niger River is the longest in Nigeria, which flows from the northwest southward forming the Niger Delta where eventually it terminates into the Gulf of Guinea.
Administrative Divisions
States are the first-level administrative unit in Nigeria. Currently, there are 36 states and 1 federal territory. States evolved from the broader regions.
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Cultural and Economic Significance
Nigeria is located in Western Africa next to the Gulf of Guinea to the south. The country is known as the “Giant of Africa” because of its large landmass. Nigeria is unique from other African nations because of its multiethnicity, film industry, and its 725-meter tall monolith outside the capital of Abuja, Zuma Rock. While English is the official language, there are over 500 different languages. Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria.
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Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the eighth most populous country in the world with a population of over 140 million.
Key Facts About Nigeria
Here's a table summarizing key information about Nigeria:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | West Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea |
| Area | 923,769 sq km (356,669 sq mi) |
| Capital | Abuja |
| Official Language | English |
| Population | Over 140 million |
| Administrative Divisions | 36 states and 1 Federal Capital Territory |
| Longest River | Niger River |
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