Nigeria Celebrates 55 years of Independence on October 1, 2015 as a sovereign nation. Happy Independence Day to Nigeria, the giant of Africa and the most populous
black nation in the world.
Quick Facts on Nigeria
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Federal Republic of Nigeria, commonly referred to as
Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic in West Africa, bordering Benin
in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north. Its coast
in the south lies on the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. It comprises 36
states and the Federal Capital Territory, where the capital, Abuja is located.
Nigeria is officially a democratic secular country.
Nigeria is also known
for its natural landmarks and wildlife reserves. There are several Safari destinations for tourist visiting Nigeria including the Cross River National Park and Yankari National Park which feature waterfalls, dense
rainforest, savanna and rare primate habitats. One of its famouse landmarks in the capital of Abuja is the Zuma Rock, a 725m-tall monolith outside the capital.
Federal Capital: Abuja
International Dialing Code: +234
Current President: Muhammadu Buhari
Currency: Nigerian naira
Population: 173.6 million (2013) World Bank
Official language: English
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