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Nigeria
Western AfricaCapital Abuja4 neighbours
Nigeria is a country in Western Africa, Africa. Its capital is Abuja. Nigeria is next to Benin, Cameroon, Chad and Niger.
A way to remember it
The chunky country at the inner corner of the Gulf of Guinea, where Africa's west coast turns from running east to running south.
Good to know
It has more people than any other African country.
Quick facts
- CapitalAbuja
- RegionAfrica, Western Africa
- Land borders4 countries
- Also known asFederal Republic of Nigeria, Naíjíríà, Nijeriya
Benin
Cameroon
Chad
Niger