Hear the National Anthem of Nigeria(7kb midi file)

Location: Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon

Climate: varies; equatorial in south, tropical in center, arid in north

Official Name: Federal Republic of Nigeria

Capital City: Abuja (approx 3000 miles from Manchester)

Languages: English (official), local dialects

Official Currency: Naira

Religions: Muslim, Christian, traditional beliefs

Population: 114,001,000

Land Area: 910,770 sq km (351,648 sq miles)