Nigeria is Africa's most populous country and largest economy, a West African giant known for oil wealth and a booming creative industry.
Overview
- Size: 923,768 km²
- Location: West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea, bordering Benin, Niger, Chad and Cameroon.
- Coordinates: 9.082000°, 8.675300°
Governance
- Administrative type: Federal Presidential Republic
- Languages: English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo widely spoken
Culture
Africa's most populous nation, home to Nollywood (the world's second-largest film industry by output) and Afrobeats music, with over 250 ethnic groups including Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo.
Economy
Oil and gas exports have long dominated; a large informal sector and fast-growing fintech and entertainment industries are diversifying the economy.
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July 18, 2026