- Full name: The Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Location: West Africa region
- Population: 154.7 million (UN, 2009)
- Capital: Abuja
- Largest city: Lagos
- Area: 923,768 sq km (356,669 sq miles)
- Major languages: English (official), Yoruba, Ibo, Hausa
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- Major religions: Islam, Christianity, indigenous beliefs
- Life expectancy: 47 years (men), 48 years (women) (UN)
- Monetary unit: 1 Nigerian naira = 100 kobo
- Main exports: Petroleum, petroleum products, cocoa, rubber
- GNI per capita: US $1,160 (World Bank, 2008)
- Internet domain: .ng
- International dialling code: +234
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