Nigeria — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore Nigeria: capital Abuja, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

Nigeria is in Africa. Its capital is Abuja.

Climate

Equatorial in the south, tropical in the center, and arid in the north with distinct wet and dry seasons

Southern lowlands merge into central hills and plateaus; mountains along the eastern border and semi-arid plains in the north

Nigeria has the largest economy in Africa and is called the "Giant of Africa".

Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, is the second-largest in the world by number of films produced.

Nigeria is home to over 250 ethnic groups speaking more than 500 distinct languages.

1000: Nok civilization thrives, producing advanced terracotta sculptures

1472: Portuguese explorers arrive at the coast

1914: British amalgamate northern and southern protectorates into Nigeria

1960: Nigeria gains independence from Britain

1967: Biafran War begins, lasting until 1970

1999: Return to civilian democratic rule after decades of military government