Population:
173.6 million (7th largest country in population)
Neighboring Countries/ Bodies of Water:
Benin is to the West
Cameroon is to the South-East
Chad is to the North-East
Niger is to the North
Gulf of Guinea is to the South
Major Cities:
Capital: Abuja
Kano
Lagos
Resources:
Coal, cotton, gold, clay, granite, limestone, iron ore, gemstone, oil and gas, aquamarine, sapphire, marble and ruby are some of Nigeria's natural resources.
Physical Features:
Nigeria's major physical features include the Niger River(pictured), Bonny River and Chappal Waddi Mountain, which is the highest point in Nigeria.
173.6 million (7th largest country in population)
Neighboring Countries/ Bodies of Water:
Benin is to the West
Cameroon is to the South-East
Chad is to the North-East
Niger is to the North
Gulf of Guinea is to the South
Major Cities:
Capital: Abuja
Kano
Lagos
Resources:
Coal, cotton, gold, clay, granite, limestone, iron ore, gemstone, oil and gas, aquamarine, sapphire, marble and ruby are some of Nigeria's natural resources.
Physical Features:
Nigeria's major physical features include the Niger River(pictured), Bonny River and Chappal Waddi Mountain, which is the highest point in Nigeria.