Nigeria

Formation

Oct 1, 1960

Capital

Abuja

Population

213.4 million (2021)

Nigeria

About

A country located on the western coast of Africa. It is the most populated country on the continent. It is a member of the British Commonwealth and is also a member of the African Union.

Trivia

Its film industry is known as Nollywood and is the world's second-largest movie producer after Bollywood. The majority of the population is either Christian or Muslim. It famous sites include Cross River National Park, Yankari National Park and Zuma Rock.

Celebrities Born In Nigeria