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Name: Federal Republic of Nigeria
Country coordinates:
latitude 10
longitude 8
Flag: 
		Federal Republic of Nigeria
Name lang:
ara نيجيريا
ces Nigérie
cym Nigeria
deu Nigeria
est Nigeeria
fin Nigeria
fra Nigéria
hrv Nigerija
hun Nigéria
ita Nigeria
jpn ナイジェリア
kor 나이지리아
nld Nigeria
per نیجریه
pol Nigeria
por Nigéria
rus Нигерия
slk Nigéria
spa Nigeria
swe Nigeria
urd نائجیریا
zho 尼日利亚
Demonyms:
eng f Nigerian
eng m Nigerian
fra f Nigériane
fra m Nigérian
Code:
languages:
Religion:
Other religions
Capital: Abuja
Coordinates of the capital:
latitude 9.08
longitude 7.53
Region: Africa
Subregion: Western Africa
Area: 923768
Population size: (2025-06-19 21:32)
All 236158116
day 13073
hors 545
Postal code format: ######
Postal code regex: ^(d{6})$
Auto code: WAN
Borders:
BEN Benin
CMR Cameroon
TCD Chad
NER Niger
CallingCode: +234
Currency:
NGN Naira
Time zones:
UTC+01:00 Africa/Lagos
Domain:
.ng
Website rating:
International organizations:
NAM Non-Aligned Movement
BC British Commonwealth
AU African Union
G77 Group 77
OIC Organization of Islamic Cooperation
UN United Nations
WTO world Trade organisation
OPEC Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
ECOWAS Economic Community of West African Countries
CEN-SAD Community of Sahelo-Saharan States
ACP-EU Countries in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific
D-8 Islamic eight
NGA
A country, state, region...A country, state, region... (4015)
First-order administrative division (ADM1) (A primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States)37
Independent political entity (PCLI) 1
Third-order administrative division (ADM3) (A subdivision of a second-order administrative division)3154
Second-order administrative division (ADM2) (A subdivision of a first-order administrative division)785
Administrative division (ADMD) (An administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level)37
Historical second-order administrative division (ADM2H) (A former second-order administrative division)1
Stream, lake...Stream, lake... (6625)
Stream (STM) (A body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land)5969
Marsh(es) (MRSH) (A wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation)23
Lake (LK) (A large inland body of standing water)105
Lakes (LKS) (Large inland bodies of standing water)9
Anabranch (STMA) (A diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream)7
Shoal(s) (SHOL) (A surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material)42
Distributary(-ies) (STMD) (A branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal)230
Channel (CHN) (The deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows)18
Crater lake (LKC) (A lake in a crater or caldera)1
Bay (BAY) (A coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf)2
Anchorage (ANCH) (An area where vessels may anchor)2
Tidal flat(s) (FLTT) (A large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide)7
Navigation channel (CHNN) (A buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels)4
Intermittent lake (LKI) 9
Lagoon (LGN) (A shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature)8
Marine channel (CHNM) (That part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable)3
Reef(s) (RF) (A surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material)1
Section of stream (STMX) 22
Stream mouth(s) (STMM) (A place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea)3
Pond (PND) (A small standing waterbody)17
Canal (CNL) (An artificial watercourse)6
Pool(s) (POOL) (A small and comparatively still, deep part of a larger body of water such as a stream or harbor; or a small body of standing water)3
Harbor(s) (HBR) (A haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships)1
Waterfall(s) (FLLS) (A perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream)3
Reservoir(s) (RSV) (An artificial pond or lake)17
Wetland (WTLD) (An area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation)7
Confluence (CNFL) (A place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together)4
Reach (RCH) (A straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends)1
Intermittent stream (STMI) 79
Irrigation system (SYSI) (A network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc.)3
Fishponds (PNDSF) (Ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised)2
Well (WLL) (A cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface)2
Tidal creek(s) (CRKT) (A meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents)9
Section of intermittent stream (STMIX) 1
Roadstead (RDST) (An open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor)1
Stream bank (BNKR) (A sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land)1
Bank(s) (BNK) (An elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation)1
Wadi (WAD) (A valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East)1
Stream bend (STMB) (A conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream)1
Parks, area ...Parks, area ... (610)
Forest reserve (RESF) (A forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use)505
Wildlife reserve (RESW) (A tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife)3
Locality (LCTY) (A minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries)54
Region (RGN) (An area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics)8
Gasfield (GASF) (An area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value)2
Oilfield (OILF) (An area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value)7
Park (PRK) (An area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation)3
Reserve (RES) (A tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use)3
Hunting reserve (RESH) (A tract of land used primarily for hunting)2
Business center (CTRB) (A place where a number of businesses are located)2
Drainage basin (BSND) (An area drained by a stream)1
Historical region (RGNH) (A former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics)1
Nature reserve (RESN) (An area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat)1
Housing development (DEVH) (A tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan)14
Port (PRT) (A place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor)2
Agricultural colony (AGRC) (A tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement)1
Military base (MILB) (A place used by an army or other armed service for storing arms and supplies, and for accommodating and training troops, a base from which operations can be initiated)1
City, village...City, village... (60816)
Populated place (PPL) (A city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work)59773
Seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2) 690
Seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA) (Seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA))36
Section of populated place (PPLX) 167
Abandoned populated place (PPLQ) 77
Populated locality (PPLL) (An area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings)61
Destroyed populated place (PPLW) (A village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war)1
Capital of a political entity (PPLC) 1
Farm village (PPLF) (A populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities)6
Religious populated place (PPLR) (A populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations)1
Populated places (PPLS) (Cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work)2
Seat of a fifth-order administrative division (PPLA5) 1
Road, railroad.Road, railroad (19)
Railroad (RR) (A permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances)1
Street (ST) (A paved urban thoroughfare)1
Road (RD) (An open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles)16
Road junction (RDJCT) (A place where two or more roads join)1
Spot, building, farmSpot, building, farm (796)
Market (MKT) (A place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals)43
Railroad station (RSTN) (A facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight)48
Archaeological/prehistoric site (ANS) (A place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located)3
Airfield (AIRF) (A place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo)2
Camp(s) (CMP) (A site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use)297
Estate(s) (EST) (A large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities)21
Airport (AIRP) (A place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo)31
Leper colony (LEPC) (A settled area inhabited by lepers in relative isolation)7
Ruin(s) (RUIN) (A destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional)4
Mine(s) (MN) (A site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages)3
Oil pipeline terminal (TRMO) (A tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline)3
Dam (DAM) (A barrier constructed across a stream to impound water)9
Farm (FRM) (A tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture)13
Oil refinery (OILR) (A facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products)2
Hotel (HTL) (A building providing lodging and/or meals for the public)67
School (SCH) (Building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place)19
Lighthouse (LTHSE) (A distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light)4
Hospital (HSP) (A building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated)18
Clinic (HSPC) (A medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients)2
Oil palm plantation (ESTO) (An estate specializing in the cultivation of oil palm trees)2
Rubber plantation (ESTR) (An estate which specializes in growing and tapping rubber trees)7
Sawmill (MLSW) (A mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes)1
Palace (PAL) (A large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence)4
Resthouse (RHSE) (A structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers)1
Factory (MFG) (One or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated)4
Barracks (BRKS) (A building for lodging military personnel)4
College (SCHC) (The grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning)12
Quarry(-ies) (MNQR) (A surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted)1
Courthouse (CTHSE) (A building in which courts of law are held)27
Tower (TOWR) (A high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter)41
University (UNIV) (An institution for higher learning with teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master's degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor's degrees.)16
Power station (PS) (A facility for generating electric power)4
Administrative facility (ADMF) (A government building)2
Church (CH) (A building for public Christian worship)10
Police post (PP) (A building in which police are stationed)1
Railroad stop (RSTP) (A place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight)4
Veterinary facility (VETF) (A building or camp at which veterinary services are available)1
Resort (RSRT) (A specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities)1
Mosque (MSQE) (A building for public Islamic worship)5
Facility (FCL) (A building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.)6
Restaurant (REST) (A place where meals are served to the public)1
Office building (BLDO) (Commercial building where business and/or services are conducted)2
Building(s) (BLDG) (A structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.)6
Garden(s) (GDN) (An enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life)1
Castle (CSTL) (A large fortified building or set of buildings)1
Museum (MUS) (A building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited)1
Golf course (RECG) (A recreation field where golf is played)2
Cemetery (CMTY) (A burial place or ground)3
Square (SQR) (A broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city)4
Stadium (STDM) (A structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators)2
Dockyard (DCKY) (A facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships)1
Prison (PRN) (A facility for confining prisoners)1
Military installation (INSM) (A facility for use of and control by armed forces)2
Bridge (BDG) (A structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across)3
Mall (MALL) (A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways.)1
Triangulation station (TRIG) (A point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation)1
Mole (MOLE) (A massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater)2
Community center (CTRCM) (A facility for community recreation and other activities)1
Diplomatic facility (DIP) (Office, residence, or facility of a foreign government, which may include an embassy, consulate, chancery, office of charge d'affaires, or other diplomatic, economic, military, or cultural mission)1
Bus stop (BUSTP) (A place lacking station facilities)1
Beacon (BCN) (A fixed artificial navigation mark)3
Wharf(-ves) (WHRF) (A structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities)1
Breakwater (BRKW) (A structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port)2
Agricultural facility (AGRF) (A building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture)1
Mission (MSSN) (A place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion)1
Oil pumping station (PMPO) (A facility for pumping oil through a pipeline)1
Mountain, hill, rock...Mountain, hill, rock... (2750)
Hill (HLL) (A rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m)1702
Mountain (MT) (An elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more)387
Peak (PK) (A pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature)104
Mountains (MTS) (A mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges)29
Hills (HLLS) (Rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m)287
Plateau (PLAT) (An elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams)6
Island (ISL) (A tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water)57
Point (PT) (A tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape)123
Ridge(s) (RDGE) (A long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest)19
Beach (BCH) (A shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves)4
Spur(s) (SPUR) (A subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation)7
Rock (RK) (A conspicuous, isolated rocky mass)6
Plain(s) (PLN) (An extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area)3
Gorge(s) (GRGE) (A short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley)1
Islands (ISLS) (Tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water)2
Cape (CAPE) (A land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction)2
Delta (DLTA) (A flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream)1
Valley (VAL) (An elongated depression usually traversed by a stream)2
Cliff(s) (CLF) (A high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area)3
Escarpment (SCRP) (A long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below)1
Peninsula (PEN) (An elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water)1
Bar (BAR) (A shallow ridge or mound of coarse unconsolidated material in a stream channel, at the mouth of a stream, estuary, or lagoon and in the wave-break zone along coasts)1
Slope(s) (SLP) (A surface with a relatively uniform slope angle)1
Section of plateau (PLATX) 1
Forest, heath...Forest, heath... (7)
Grassland (GRSLD) (An area dominated by grass vegetation)2
Forest(s) (FRST) (An area dominated by tree vegetation)5