Nigeria
Where is it?
Country Map
Country Flag
Geography
Continent:
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Africa |
Area:
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923,768 sq km OR 356,669 sq mi |
Coastline:
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853 km OR 530 mi |
Elevation extremes:
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lowest point: -1 m OR -3 ft highest point: 2419 m OR 7,936 ft |
Population
Population:
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182,201,962 (2010) |
Population growth rate:
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2.63% (2010) |
Population density:
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197 per sq km OR 511 per sq mi |
Urban vs Rural Population:
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Urban: 47.80% Rural: 52.20% |
Life Expectancy:
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51.62 (2010) |
Infant Mortality:
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75.78 (2010) |
Birth Rate:
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41.2 per 1000 (2010) |
Death Rate:
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11.9 per 1000 (2010) |
Overall Literacy:
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61.30% (2010) |
Male Literacy:
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72.10% (2010) |
Female Literacy:
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50.40% (2010) |
Government
Capital:
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Abuja |
Official Language(s):
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English |
Economy
GDP Per Capita:
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$1,432 |
Currency:
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Naira |
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