Nigeria Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Nigeria (ISO: NG) and the capital city, Abuja. This page enables you to explore Nigeria and its land boundaries in total: 4,477 km. You may also view the border countries of Nigeria (total: 4, Benin 809 km, Cameroon 1,975 km, Chad 85 km, Niger 1,608 km with its area of total: 923,768 sq km; land: 910,768 sq km, water: 13,000 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
Find comprehensive geographical, economic, environmental, governmental, cultural, scientific, historical, and demographical related information below on the wiki page of Nigeria.
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Nigeria Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Nigeria, located in Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing Nigeria and its location (Africa) at the geographic coordinates of 10 00 N, 8 00 E, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about Nigeria including Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria |
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| Name of the country: | Nigeria | Capital city: | Abuja |
| Geographical coordinates of Nigeria: | 10 00 N, 8 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Abuja: | 9 05 N 7 32 E |
| Location of Nigeria: | Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Nigeria: | total: 923,768 sq km; land: 910,768 sq km, water: 13,000 sq km | Area comparative of Nigeria: | about six times the size of Georgia; slightly more than twice the size of California |
| The elevation data of Nigeria: | mean elevation: 380 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Chappal Waddi 2,419 m | The climate of Nigeria: | varies: equatorial in south, tropical in center, arid in north |
| Land use of Nigeria: | agricultural land: 78%; arable land 37.3%; permanent crops 7.4%; permanent pasture 33.3%; forest: 9.5%; other: 12.5% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 2,930 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Nigeria: | the Niger River enters the country in the northwest and flows southward through tropical rain forests and swamps to its delta in the Gulf of Guinea | The terrain of Nigeria: | southern lowlands merge into central hills and plateaus; mountains in southeast, plains in north |
| Land boundaries of Nigeria: | total: 4,477 km | Borders countries of Nigeria: | Benin 809 km, Cameroon 1,975 km, Chad 85 km, Niger 1,608 km |
| Maritime claims of Nigeria: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles, continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation | ||
Fast Facts about Nigeria
Are you traveling to Nigeria? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon.
Did you know that the legal system of Nigeria is a mixed legal system of English common law, Islamic law (in 12 northern states), and traditional law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Nigeria, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 193,200 km, paved: 28,980 km, unpaved: 164,220 km (2004)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: Lagos 13.123 million; Kano 3.587 million; Ibadan 3.16 million; ABUJA (capital) 2.44 million; Port Harcourt 2.343 million; Benin City 1.496 million (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 47.8% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Nigeria: 186,053,386 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 2.44% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are English (official language), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo), Fulani, over 500 additional indigenous languages. These days, Nigeria has to face a net migration rate of -0.2 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Nigeria nowadays; Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, is composed of more than 250 ethnic groups; the most populous and politically influential are: Hausa and the Fulani 29%, Yoruba 21%, Igbo (Ibo) 18%, Ijaw 10%, Kanuri 4%, Ibibio 3.5%, Tiv 2.5%.
The right to vote in Nigeria can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Nigeria. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: 15 years.
In case if you plan to visit Nigeria for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Nigeria are: Independence Day (National Day), 1 October (1960).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Nigeria, these are the most likely dangers you might face: periodic droughts; flooding. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Abuja and/or Nigeria?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Nigeria, the population has to face a death rate of 12.7 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Nigeria
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Nigeria. Here they are: English (official language), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo), Fulani, over 500 additional indigenous languages.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .ng
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; varies: equatorial in south, tropical in center, arid in north.
Its capital city is Abuja, where the local time zone is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Abuja: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Nigeria; mean elevation: 380 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Chappal Waddi 2,419 m. The length of its total coastline are: 853 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 4,477 km.
Current environmental issues in Nigeria; soil degradation; rapid deforestation; urban air and water pollution; desertification; oil pollution – water, air, and soil; has suffered serious damage from oil spills; loss of arable land; rapid urbanization.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: periodic droughts; flooding.
For your traveling options, there are 54 (2013) airports and 5 (2013) heliports in Nigeria all together with 8,600 km (Niger and Benue Rivers and smaller rivers and creeks) (2011) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 193,200 km, paved: 28,980 km, unpaved: 164,220 km (2004).
Background of Nigeria
Like every nation, Nigeria also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; British influence and control over what would become Nigeria and Africa’s most populous country grew through the 19th century. A series of constitutions after World War II granted Nigeria greater autonomy. After independence in 1960, politics were marked by coups and mostly military rule, until the death of a military head of state in 1998 allowed for a political transition. In 1999, a new constitution was adopted and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. The government continues to face the daunting task of institutionalizing democracy and reforming a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement. In addition, Nigeria continues to experience longstanding ethnic and religious tensions. Although both the 2003 and 2007 presidential elections were marred by significant irregularities and violence, Nigeria is currently experiencing its longest period of civilian rule since independence. The general elections of April 2007 marked the first civilian-to-civilian transfer of power in the country’s history and the elections of 2011 were generally regarded as credible. The 2015 election is considered the most well run in Nigeria since the return to civilian rule, with the umbrella opposition party, the All Progressives Congress, defeating the long-ruling People’s Democratic Party that had governed since 1999. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
