Nigeria

Nigeria is a federal presidential republic, located in Western Africa. Islam is the predominant religion. Its capital is Abuja. About 237.5 million people live there (2025).

Capital

Abuja

Population

237,527,782 (2025)

Region

Africa (Western Africa)

Area

923,768 km²

Demonym

Nigerian

Languages

English

Form of Government

Federal presidential republic

Religion

Islam (53.5%)
Christianity (45.9%)

Currency

Nigerian naira (NGN)

GDP

$290.8B (2025)