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Nigeria Capital: Abuja Population: 131,859,731 The Geography of Nigeria Total Size: 923,768 square km Size Comparison: slightly more than twice the size of California Geographical Coordinates: 10 00 N, 8 00 E World Region: Africa General Terrain: southern lowlands merge into central hills and plateaus; mountains in southeast, plains in north Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: Chappal Waddi 2,419 m Climate: varies; equatorial in south, tropical in center, arid in north The People of Nigeria Type of Government: federal republic Languages Spoken: English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo), Fulani Independence: 1 October 1960 (from UK) National Holiday: Independence Day (National Day), 1 October (1960) Nationality: Nigerian(s) Religions: Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, indigenous beliefs 10% Economy of Nigeria Major Industries: crude oil, coal, tin, columbite; palm oil, peanuts, cotton, rubber, wood; hides and skins, textiles, cement and other construction materials, food products, footwear, chemicals, fertilizer, printing, ceramics, steel, small commercial ship construction and repair Agricultural Products: cocoa, peanuts, palm oil, corn, rice, sorghum, millet, cassava (tapioca), yams, rubber; cattle, sheep, goats, pigs; timber; fish Natural Resources: natural gas, petroleum, tin, iron ore, coal, limestone, niobium, lead, zinc, arable land Major Exports: petroleum and petroleum products 95%, cocoa, rubber Major Imports: machinery, chemicals, transport equipment, manufactured goods, food and live animals Currency: naira (NGN) National GDP: $174,100,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $52,160,000,000 Brief History of Nigeria: British influence and control over what would become Nigeria grew through the 19th century. A series of constitutions after World War II granted Nigeria greater autonomy; independence came in 1960. Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. The president faces the daunting task of reforming a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing democracy. In addition, the OBASANJO administration must defuse longstanding ethnic and religious tensions, if it is to build a sound foundation for economic growth and political stability. Although the April 2003 elections were marred by some irregularities, Nigeria is currently experiencing its longest period of civilian rule since independence. Back to Geography Home Page

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