Nigeria: capital, population, borders and facts
Nigeria is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Abuja. Roughly 228 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Nigeria shares a land border with 4 countries: Benin, Cameroon, Chad and Niger. Its coast touches the Atlantic Ocean. The national flag uses green and white.
| Capital city | Abuja |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population (approx.) | 228 million |
| Land neighbours | 4: Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger |
| Seas and oceans | Atlantic Ocean |
| Flag colours | green, white |
Outline of Nigeria
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
What is the population of Nigeria?
Nigeria has roughly 228 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Nigeria?
Nigeria borders Benin, Cameroon, Chad and Niger.
Is Nigeria landlocked?
No, Nigeria is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Nigeria
In Nigeria, traffic drives on the right, plug type G and emergency number 112. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Nigeria travel basics page.
Put what you know about Nigeria to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Nigeria is Abuja. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Nigeria flag uses green and white. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Nigeria has 4 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 228 million people, Nigeria is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
More countries in Africa
Algeria Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Comoros Congo Djibouti DR Congo Egypt Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Eswatini Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Ivory Coast Kenya Lesotho Liberia Libya Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritania Mauritius Morocco Mozambique Namibia Niger Rwanda Sao Tome and Principe Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Somalia South Africa South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo Tunisia Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
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